Obligation to Tear the Suit

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Is one obligated to tear the suit as well?

Answer

One is required to tear only the outer garment. However, one may remove the suit before the obligation to tear arises and tear the outer garment. Afterwards, when the suit is worn again, there is no need to tear it again.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 561 and Yoreh De'ah, Siman 340

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