Visiting the Grave in a Leap Year
Question
Hello, I have a friend whose mother passed away last year (a leap year) on the 2nd of Shevat, and he is accustomed to visiting the grave in the 11th, 12th, and 13th months. He is asking on which dates this falls due to the leap year?
Answer
Hello
The number of months does not change due to a leap year.
11th month - 2nd of Kislev. [3/12/24]
12th month - 2nd of Tevet. [2/1/25]
13th month - 2nd of Shevat. [31/1/25]
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Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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