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Birthday Celebration During the Nine Days

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Question

Is it permitted to celebrate a birthday during the Nine Days?

Answer

It is permitted, but without ritual hand washing (netilat yadayim) and without singing.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, siman 551

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