Fasting in civilizations and religions... “Taoism” abstaining from fish and dairy
Muslims around the world celebrate the advent of the blessed month of Ramadan, as the holy month witnesses the performance of the obligation of fasting , which is one of the five pillars of Islam. However, fasting is not a special Islamic ritual. Humans have known it since the beginning of creation, and many different civilizations and cultures have known it. It is also an obligation for all... The Abrahamic religions, and some ancient Eastern religions also knew it, including Taoism.
Taoism is the only faith of Chinese origin, and one of the largest Chinese religions that is still alive today. It appeared in the second century AD, and it is a set of principles, divided into philosophy and religious doctrine, derived from ancient Chinese beliefs.
Fasting in Taoism is a religious ritual, especially in the religious “Zhao” celebration, which requires abstinence from fish, meat, milk, and eggs, during periods of prayer and meditation. This fasting is practiced at all times, and it is a doctrine derived from the principles of the ancient Chinese religion. Taoists believe that "Tao", the founder of the religion, is the Absolute Being, and is the purpose of the universe, and that it is not separate from the universe, but rather intrinsic to it, from which all existences emerged, in addition to the unity of existence, as the Creator and the created are one thing whose parts are inseparable, otherwise they will meet annihilation. At its core, Taoism is based on returning to normal life and standing against civilization and civilization.
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