Rogation of Mary (Fast of Mary) · Baouta d-Mart Maryam

Culture of origin: Assyrian · Cultural

Holiday sources: Assyrian

The Rogation of Mary is a fast of the Assyrian Church of the East from 1 to 15 August, which precedes the sleeping of the blessed Mary and ends on her commemoration of 15 August. The church notes that it is very popular among its female members; its calendar marks it optional.