Anniversary falling on Friday
Question
What is the ruling for someone who fasts on a yahrzeit that falls on a Friday?
Answer
One should fast on Friday and pray the Shabbat Maariv slightly after Plag Hamincha, then make Kiddush and eat so as not to enter Shabbat while fasting.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 249, and Eruvin 40.
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