Paying Zakat al-Fitr for Those Outside the Local Community

Question
Is it permissible to give Zakat al-Fitr to people from outside the province or area?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: It is preferable to leave the estimation to the donor regarding which is in greater need, so he should prioritize the poor of his country over others, due to their right to the wealth of their country's wealthy, and God knows best.
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