Which of the following is true with regard to the Iddat period?
A. Iddat of widowhood is 4 months and 10 days.
B. The period of Iddat begins from the date when she comes to know of divorce and not from the date when divorce is pronounced.
C. If the marriage is irregular and is consummated, the wife is under obligation to observe Iddat.
D. If the wife observes Iddat, the husband is bound to maintain the wife during the period of Iddat.
E. In case the wife is pregnant, the period of Iddat extends till the delivery of the child.
Options:

Correct option is B

Statement A: Correct – This is the prescribed duration for widowhood.
· Statement B: Incorrect – Iddat begins from the date of pronouncement of divorce.
· Statement C: Correct – Iddat applies to consummated irregular marriages.
· Statement D: Correct – Maintenance is mandatory during Iddat.
· Statement E: Correct – Pregnancy extends the Iddat till delivery.
Thus, A, C, D, and E are correct.