Reading the Megillah or Purim Feast

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Question

A person who has the choice to either read the Megillah or have the Purim feast, which should take precedence?

Answer

Reading the Megillah takes precedence.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 687

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