May those who accompany a corpse ride on animals on the first or second day of a holiday?
Synopsis
Those who accompany the dead are forbidden to ride on animals, even on the second day of a holiday, even if they are mourners. However, if the distance is impossible to walk and grave-digging will take place, riding is permitted on the second day.
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