Fitrana, also known as Zakat ul-Fitr, is an obligatory charitable donation every Muslim must make during Ramadan. It stems from Zakat, the third pillar of Islam: charity that pleases Allah (SWT) and makes us better Muslims and better members of our communities by giving to those less fortunate.
Because the names and meanings are so similar, Zakat and Zakat ul-Fitr are often confused. To help, Muslim Aid have put together this Zakat ul-Fitr guide to answer all your questions.
Many people ask, "How much is Fitrana 2027?" The answer is simple. Fitrana 2027 is calculated the same way as every year: it is based on the current price of a staple food, measured by a specific weight known as a Sa'.
"The Prophet (PBUH) enjoined the payment of one Sa' of dates or one Sa' of barley as Zakat ul Fitr on every Muslim slave or free, male or female, young or old, and ordered that it be paid before the people went out to offer the Eid prayer." – [Bukhari]
"Zakat ul-Fitr" translates into English as charity given to break a fast. Its meaning reflects much of Islam: by giving to charity, you help those less fortunate, show compassion and empathy, and express gratitude for all that Allah (SWT) has given you.
Give Fitrana before the Eid prayer at the start of Eid, so that those in need can take part in the Eid ul-Fitr celebrations.
Every Muslim should pay Fitrana. If a dependent cannot pay, the head of the household must pay on their behalf, so every household member pays.
To pay Fitrana 2027 in the UK, make all donations before Eid begins, around 10th March (subject to the official sighting of the moon). You can pay your Fitrana with Muslim Aid today.
The main difference is eligibility. Zakat ul-Fitr (Fitrana) applies to Muslims of all ages and incomes. The only people exempt are those who do not have 3kg (one Sa') of staple food beyond what they reasonably need. Zakat, by contrast, applies to adults whose wealth meets or exceeds the Nisab threshold. Children, those who do not earn enough, and those whose wealth does not stay above the Nisab value for a full year do not need to pay it.
Under Zakat ul-Fitr, children living in a home with more food than they need are also liable, so the head of the household pays on their behalf.
The amounts also differ. Zakat is 2.5% of one's total savings, while Zakat ul-Fitr is usually much smaller – around £5 or less.
Finally, the two are due at different times. Zakat is among the most flexible of the Five Pillars of Islam and can be paid at any point in the year, as long as it reflects a full Islamic (lunar) year’s worth of savings. Zakat ul-Fitr, however, must be paid during Ramadan and, crucially, before the month ends and Eid begins. Keep this deadline in mind; late payments are not considered Fitrana, and because it is obligatory for all Muslims, cannot be made up later.
Muslim Aid uses your Zakat ul-Fitr donations to change the lives of some of the world's most vulnerable and disadvantaged people. From supporting innocent civilians in Syria to helping the Muslim community in Myanmar, we work continually to support those in need.
Your Fitrana donation can make all the difference. Please donate today.
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