Purify your fast and bring joy to the needy on Eid
Zakat ul-Fitr, also known as Fitrana or Sadaqat ul-Fitr, is an obligatory charity that every Muslim must pay before the Eid ul-Fitr prayer at the end of Ramadan. It serves two important purposes: to purify the fasting person from any indecent act or speech, and to provide food for the needy so they can also celebrate Eid.
Unlike Zakat (annual wealth tax), Zakat ul-Fitr is obligatory on every Muslim, regardless of age, who possesses food in excess of their needs. It must be paid on behalf of yourself and all dependents in your household.
"The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) enjoined Zakat ul-Fitr on the one who fasts to shield him from any indecent act or speech, and for the purpose of providing food for the needy." - Abu Dawud
Zakat ul-Fitr must be paid before the Eid prayer. The preferred time is the day or two before Eid. However, you can pay earlier during Ramadan to ensure the charity reaches those in need in time for Eid celebrations.
Important: If Zakat ul-Fitr is paid after the Eid prayer, it becomes a regular sadaqah (charity) and does not fulfill the obligation. Please pay before Eid prayer to ensure your obligation is met.
$15 per person
Total Amount
$60
4 people x $15
Quick Family Calculation:
Ensure your family's Eid obligation is fulfilled
Other Ramadan Giving:
Zakat is the annual obligatory charity (2.5% of wealth above nisab), while Zakat ul-Fitr is a flat amount paid per person at the end of Ramadan before Eid prayer. Zakat ul-Fitr is obligatory on all Muslims regardless of wealth, while Zakat is only obligatory on those who meet the nisab threshold.
Yes, you can pay Zakat ul-Fitr any time during Ramadan. In fact, paying early is encouraged to ensure the charity reaches those in need in time for them to benefit from it on Eid day.
If a baby is born before the Eid prayer, Zakat ul-Fitr should be paid on their behalf. If the baby is born after the Eid prayer, Zakat ul-Fitr is not obligatory for that child for this year.
Zakat ul-Fitr is distributed to those eligible for Zakat - primarily the poor and needy who do not have enough food for themselves and their families. The goal is to enable them to celebrate Eid without worrying about food.
Your Zakat ul-Fitr ensures that everyone can celebrate Eid with dignity. Pay for your family and help others experience the joy of this blessed day.
