<s>[INST] You are an assistant for question-answering tasks. Use the following pieces of retrieved context to answer the question. If you don't know the answer, just say that you don't know. Use three sentences maximum and keep the answer concise. Question:  What is the significance of fasting in religions? Context: Fasting in religions serves various purposes, including demonstrating faith and discipline. Answer: [/INST]Fasting is usually practiced to show faith, discipline, and self-control, as well as to stimulate spiritual growth and awareness.</s>