What is the ruling on giving zakat al-fitr in another country?

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Question:
Is it permissible to pay zakat al-fitr in a country other than the one in which we reside?

Answer:
It is better and more preferable to give zakat al-fitr in the country where a person resides. If there is a need to send it elsewhere, there is nothing wrong with that.

Source binbaz.org.sa

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