Carrying a Picture on Shabbat
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Question
We made someone a picture of his deceased father on glass as a gift. The picture is intended to be hung on the wall. We want to give it to him on Shabbat. Is it permitted to carry it?
Answer
Hello Rabbi
There are two issues with this.
A. Muktzeh. As you mentioned in the question. Since a picture on glass is something a person is careful not to move unnecessarily, it is considered muktzeh due to its potential monetary loss.
B. The prohibition of giving gifts on Shabbat. Even a gift that is not muktzeh is forbidden to give on Shabbat, because it resembles buying and selling.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 308, Se'if 1.
Mishna Berura, Siman 306, Se'if Katan 33
It is forbidden to give a gift to a friend because it resembles buying and selling, as it leaves one's possession.