Does a woman perform Hajj while she is in the waiting period after her husband's death?

Question : We have a call, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says that she has a sister whose husband passed away and she is in mourning. The obligatory Hajj will come, if Allah wills, this year, and she is in mourning. Is it permissible for her to perform the obligatory Hajj while she is in mourning?

Answer : It is not permissible for her to do so, because the woman in mourning must remain in her home for the entire duration of the waiting period. If she is pregnant, her mourning ends with the delivery of the child, even if only one month, two months, one day, or two days remain. If she is not pregnant, her waiting period is four months and ten days.