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Udhiyah
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Udhiyah is the animal sacrifice offered around Eid al-Adha, with the meat shared among family, neighbors, and those in need. Scholars differ on whether it is obligatory or strongly recommended for those who can afford it. It differs from hady, the sacrifice tied specifically to the rites of hajj.
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