If a mourner leads the prayer on Tisha B'Av
Question
Should a mourner lead the prayer on Tisha B'Av?
Answer
A mourner should lead the prayer on Tisha B'Av.
[Although the general rule is that on a day when Tachanun is not said, the mourner does not lead the prayer, usually this indicates that it is a day of joy. However, on Tisha B'Av, this is due to it being called a 'festival' and not because of joy].
Source
See Biur Halacha, chapter
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