What does the cryptic crossword clue "Firm dates arranged — days of abstinence? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Firm". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DATES (synonym="DATES") + FAST (synonym="days of abstinence") = STEADFAST; definition: "Firm" The answer is STEADFAST.

Firm dates arranged — days of abstinence? (9)

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