Family Law
Art. 54Status unknownSaudi ArabiaRegulation
Issued by Ministry of Investment (misa.gov.sa)
1. A woman observing iddah following the death of her husband shall not be entitled to
financial support, unless she is pregnant. In such case, she shall be entitled to financial
support from the unborn child’s share of the inheritance until she gives birth. If said child
has no inheritance, the woman shall be entitled to financial support from the heirs of the
child.
2. A woman observing iddah following the death of her husband shall be entitled to continue
to reside at the matrimonial home during iddah.
The Arabic text is the legally binding version. The English translation is provided for guidance only.
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