Which is more befitting: giving 'Eidiya or offering a sacrifice, if one is unable to do both?
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"Eidiya" (عيديه - a monetary gift given on Eid) is a permissible financial gift; it is not obligatory. It strengthens affection and endears children to the Eid celebration. Do not compare Eidiya to the Udhiyah (أضحية - sacrifice), which is one of the greatest rituals of the religion. Eidiya usually consists of symbolic amounts that do not affect one's ability to purchase the Udhiyah. If there is a conflict between the two, purchasing the Udhiyah takes precedence.
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