The exit of the widow in her waiting period to attend gatherings and feasts

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is the widow in her waiting period permitted to go out with her family to attend a gathering or a feast, or the like?

Answer:
No, she does not go out except for her need, the need that no one else can fulfill for her. She goes out for it during the day, in the daytime only. As for at night, she does not go out except in case of dire necessity, such as if she needs emergency medical aid. She goes out at night and day if she needs necessary emergency aid; there is nothing wrong with that. As for ordinary needs, because she wants to buy bread or buy something she does not have and no one is there to bring it to her, she goes out during the day and buys it; that does not contradict the ruling. Or if she wants to sit with her neighbor and converse with her, that does not contradict the ruling. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) permitted the wives of the martyrs to go out and gather during the day, each one returning to her house at night. Yes.