Why the 9th and not the 10th of AV?

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August 04 2025
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Tisha Bav 

References: Taanit: 29A  

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The Talmud tells us that the majority of the first temple was destoryed on the 10th and NOT on the 9th of Av. So why do we fast and mourn on the 9th?

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