Haircut on Rosh Chodesh Iyar that Falls on Friday
Question
Is it permissible to get a haircut on Rosh Chodesh Iyar, which this year falls on Friday, the eve of the holy Shabbat?
Answer
Shalom Rav,
It is permissible to get a haircut this year on Friday, Rosh Chodesh Iyar, in honor of the holy Shabbat.
However, according to the custom of the Arizal, it is forbidden.
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Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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Source
Mishnah Berurah 493:5.
Azamra L'Shimcha, Issue 201.
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