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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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