Av Harachamim on Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Sivan
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Question
I saw in the Mishnah Berurah that Av Harachamim is not recited on Rosh Chodesh Iyar, even though it is during the Omer days, and I searched for the ruling on Rosh Chodesh Sivan, which is also during the Omer, but I couldn't find anyone discussing it. Are the rules similar, and if so, why does the Mishnah Berurah only mention Rosh Chodesh Iyar?
Answer
Shalom and blessings! Your question demonstrates excellent attention to detail, but the reason is very simple: according to the Jewish calendar, Rosh Chodesh Sivan does not fall on Shabbat until we merit to return to sanctifying the month based on observation.
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 284, Seif 7) Mishnah Berurah (Seif Katan 18).
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