The Law of a Yahrzeit for a Brother
Question
Is it permitted to go to a wedding on the night of the yahrzeit for a brother?
Answer
Shalom u’vrachah
The laws of mourning on a yahrzeit were stated regarding a father and mother, and not regarding other relatives.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, siman 395, se'if 3
And the custom is to add also the day on which the father or mother died, observing on it the law of the twelve months, and this is proper.
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