Lighting a Candle in the Seven Days After the Festival When the Death Occurred During the Festival
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Question
If a father passed away during the festival and a candle was lit for seven days during the festival in his memory, is it necessary to light a candle when sitting shiva after the festival?
Answer
There is no need to light a candle when sitting shiva, only during the seven days following the death.
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