Trimming the Mustache during the Counting of the Omer
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Question
The beard during the Counting of the Omer is very irritating and prickly. Is there a permission to trim the mustache a bit (the most prickly part of the mustache), even if it doesn't bother me while eating?
Answer
Shalom Rav,
I have not found a permission to trim the mustache, except for someone who is bothered to the level of illness.
However, this year, it is permitted to have a haircut on Friday, which is Rosh Chodesh Iyar. This certainly eases the problem significantly.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Siman 493, Mishnah Berurah, Sif Katan 5.