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Pidyon Haben [1]
If a Pidyon Haben is set to take place on a fast day the father and Kohen may eat just as is the law regarding a Bris.[2] However the meal is to take place at night, after the fast.[3]
If the Pidyon Haben is taking place after the 31st day may the Baal Bris still eat after Mincha?[4]
No.
[1] Piskeiy Teshuvos 686/4
[2] Piskeiy Teshuvos 686/4
Ruling by other fasts: By the other fast days it is ruled that if a Pidyon Haben is set to take place on a fast day the father and Kohen must nevertheless fast until night as usual. [M”B 559/38]
[3] As is the ruling regarding a Bris.
Taanis Nidche: In the event that the fast fell on Shabbos and was hence pushed up to Thursday, then if a Pidyon Haben is taking place on Thursday, the father and Kohen is not required to fast until night. [See M”B 559/38] Nevertheless regarding the four fasts the M”B ibid rules that the meal is to take place only after the fast. Vetzaruch Iyun if this ruling would apply likewise to Taanis Esther.
[4] M”B 559/38 regarding the four fasts
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