Zakat ul-Fitr gives hope to those in need whilst rewarding you with blessings from Allah (SWT). At just £5 per person, your donation becomes a nourishing meal for someone living in poverty.
Zakat ul-Fitr is another form of compulsory charity that every able Muslim must pay. It is separate from the Zakat payment and is given before Eid ul-Fitr begins. This type of Zakat donation can powerfully support those in need.
Many people worldwide don’t have the means to live comfortably and miss out on Eid celebrations that most Muslims get to enjoy. Every day is a struggle to find food and resources, so when Eid comes along, it isn’t a special day for them like it is for most Muslims.
You can serve the essential needs of those facing hardship, restore their dignity and allow struggling families to partake in this joyous occasion.
Zakat ul-Fitr, also known as Fitrana or Eid Zakat, is a mandatory charity that every Muslim must give. A Muslim is exempt only if they don’t have one sa’ (approximately 2.6 - 3kg) of their local staple food that is beyond their basic needs. This means that it is obligatory for most believers, even children.
So, if you have a family of four, you will need to pay Zakat ul-Fitr for everyone, multiplying the amount per head.
You must give this Zakat before the Eid prayer, for it to count as Zakat ul-Fitr and purify your Ramadan fasting. This ensures the poor receive a nutritious meal in time for the Eid celebrations. They don’t have to worry about their next meal and can instead feel the joy of the occasion that many Muslims can take for granted.
When you pay Zakat ul-Fitr 2027, you provide a meal for someone who is facing poverty and hardship, giving them sustenance and spreading the joy of Eid worldwide. Your donation can help vulnerable communities celebrate Eid in 2027 with happiness, a full stomach and renewed hope.
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Zakat ul-Fitr, known as Fitrana, aims to purify your fast during Ramadan. This mandatory Eid donation completes a Muslim’s fast for the holy month. If a Muslim doesn’t make this donation, it can invalidate their fasts for the entire month.
Because of this, pay Zakat ul-Fitr on time to feed those in need and ensure every member of your household (including children) also pays. Islamic law requires all Muslims with the means to make this donation.
All Zakat ul-Fitr 2027 payments must be made before the Eid prayer to provide nutritious meals in time for the celebrations.
Giving Fitrana is a duty for every Muslim with sufficient means, so it’s a necessary form of charity and a responsibility of following the Islamic faith. This charitable obligation ensures no one goes hungry on Eid: a day for every believer to celebrate after a month of dedication and fasting. It should bring joy and togetherness, and able Muslims should ensure that no one is excluded from this occasion.
So, if you pay Zakat ul-Fitr on time, you ensure the less fortunate can join the celebrations and have a proper, nutritious meal. Donating Fitrana before the Eid prayer ensures it is accepted as Zakat because, if you pay after the Eid prayer, your contribution doesn’t count as Zakat and will be determined as Sadaqah (voluntary charity).
Fulfil your duty and share Ramadan blessings with those in need, spreading joy and happiness to every believer worldwide. Giving your Fitrana to Muslim Aid serves the most vulnerable communities, helping them celebrate Eid with dignity, happiness, and a warm meal!
Zakat ul-Fitr is compulsory for all Muslims regardless of age. The only exemption is for those who do not have one sa’ (approximately 2.6 – 3kg) of their staple food in excess of their needs.
The cost of the mandatory donation per person for Zakat ul-Fitr can fluctuate every year. This is due to the cost being based on how much one sa’ (around 2.6 - 3kg) of staple food costs in your local area.
In 2027, the recommended amount in the UK will be around £5 per person. This must be paid on behalf of yourself and your dependents in the household.
Giving Zakat ul-Fitr is easier than you think. You can donate to a charitable organisation, like Muslim Aid, online for yourself and your dependents, no matter how many people you need to pay for.
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Zakat-ul-Fitr purifies the fasting person from indecent words or actions and provides food for the needy. It is accepted as Zakat for the person who gives it before the Eid prayer, but it is a sadaqah for the one who gives it after the prayer." (Dawud)
Donate Zakat ul-Fitr online before the Eid prayer to ensure that a warm meal reaches those most in need in time for the Eid celebrations. Doing this act in time also completes your Ramadan fasts and worship through purification and increases your rewards.
“The Sadaqat-ul Fitr should be paid before the people go out for prayer” (Sahih Muslim 986a)
So, when do you donate Zakat ul-Fitr? The answer is simple. Pay before the Eid prayer, which is the cut-off point for your donation to count as Zakat.
If you pay it after this point, your donation will still help those in need, but it won’t count as Zakat. Instead, a late payment is considered Sadaqah, and your generosity will reach vulnerable people after Eid. Donate before the prayer, so that you can help the poor celebrate Eid and feel the joy of the occasion. You can pay Zakat ul-Fitr early during Ramadan to help vulnerable communities worldwide celebrate.
Donating to Muslim Aid ensures your contribution reaches those most in need. Your generosity will help us feed families who have no resources and distribute emergency food packs to vulnerable communities. We also support sustainable development initiatives to transform the lives of the poor.
Donating Zakat ul-Fitr to Muslim Aid can bring hope to those in need in time for the Eid celebrations. Your donation can spread happiness worldwide and help vulnerable communities celebrate Eid ul-Fitr when they usually can’t afford to.
This donation purifies your fasts and Ramadan, while also making a difference in the lives of those in need. Your generosity ensures that someone, somewhere, can enjoy the blessings of Eid with hope and sustenance.
Don’t wait! Donate your Zakat ul-Fitr now and feel amazing this Eid.
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