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Generally, the kriah ribbon/torn garment is worn for 30 days, concluding at shloshim. Some do continue to wear kriah for a parent for eleven months, although this is a minority practice.

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Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner
Foundation for Family Education (FFFE)

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