Birthday in the Year of Mourning

The First Year after Death

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Question

Hello, our father is in the year of mourning, and we want to organize a family gathering for his birthday so that everyone comes to his home. Is it permissible to do this in the year of mourning? And is there a preference to do it on Rosh Chodesh?

Answer

Hello

There is no prohibition against holding a family gathering in the year of mourning, but according to Ashkenazi custom, it is forbidden to hold a feast. 

It is permissible to serve light refreshments.

There is no preference for Rosh Chodesh, as mourning is observed even on Rosh Chodesh.

Source

Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah 391

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