A form of this practice known as the endura was performed by Cathars after receiving the consolamentum.
A form of this practice known as the endura was performed by Cathars after receiving the consolamentum. In 2001, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami engaged in a form of this practice known as prayopavesa after being diagnosed with intestinal cancer. A form of this practice in Jainism is only allowed when one has no remaining responsibilities and serves to rid a person of karma; that form of this practice is known as Sallekhana or (*) Santhara. During the Hindu festival of Karwa Chauth, women engage in this practice for the longevity of their husbands. This action can be preceded each day by the suhoor and ended with the consumption of dates during the iftar, and it is forbidden on Eid al-Fitr. For 10 points, name this practice that serves as the pillar of sawm in Islam, considered obligatory during the month of Ramadan.
A form of this practice known as the endura was performed by Cathars after receiving the consolamentum.
fasting (prompt on "suicide" or equivalents before "Karwa Chauth")