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Shemini Atzeret in Mourning

Question

Is Shemini Atzeret considered as seven days out of the thirty days of mourning or as one day?

Answer

It is considered as seven days.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 668, Yoreh De'ah 399

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