Question:
May a person get engaged during the year of mourning?
Is an engagement ring considered a gift?
Answer:
Hello,
A person who is in aveilus may get engaged, and the normal gifts given between the chosson and kallah may be given. the reason is because the usual gifts given between the chosson and kallah are not merely for friendliness, rather in a way an obligation, therefore they are permitted.
Best wishes
Sources:
Yesodei Yishurun pg. 94, Tziyunei Derech pg. 436 in the name of r' Eliyashiv zt"l
