Tisha b’Av is the day when those of the Jewish faith remember andTisha b'Av
commemorate the many tragedies that have befallen them, throughout history, on the 9th day of the month of Av in the Jewish Lunar Calendar. This year it takes place on the 28th of July.  It is a very sad day in the Jewish calendar.  As is customary in Jewish tradition, fasting denotes a sign of mourning and as such Jews fast on this day.