Memorial Date in a Leap Year During the Year of Mourning
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Question
Hello, Honorable Rabbi, My brother, of blessed memory, passed away on the 7th of Nisan 5783, and we do not know when his 11 months and year are. I would appreciate your help.
Answer
Hello,
In this year, which is a leap year, the dates are as follows:
11 months - 7th of Shevat.
12 months - 7th of Adar I.
In the first year, the main time for visiting the grave is on the 12th month, not at the end of the year.
However, some are meticulous to visit the grave also on the 7th of Nisan, the date of passing.
In other years, the visit to the grave is on the 7th of Nisan, whether it is a leap year or not.