Zakat-ul-Fitr gives hope to the needy, as well as giving you rewards from Allah (SWT). At just £5 per person, your donation transforms into a nourishing meal for someone living in poverty.
Zakat-ul-Fitr is another form of compulsory charity that every able Muslim must give. It is separate from the Zakat payment and is given before Eid al-Fitr begins. This type of Zakat donation can powerfully serve those in desperate need. Those who don’t have the means to live comfortably across the world tend to miss out on the Eid celebrations that most Muslims get to enjoy. Every day is a struggle to find food and resources to live, 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, which can also be known as Fitrana or Eid Zakat, is a mandatory charity that every Muslim must give. There are no exceptions as to who can’t pay this type of charity, apart from if a Muslim doesn’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 in your household, you will need to pay Zakat-ul-Fitr for everyone, multiplying the amount of the Zakat by four.
When you donate Zakat for Eid, you must do it during the holy month of Ramadan. This is to ensure that the poor receive your donations, in the form of a nutritious meal, in time for the Eid celebrations. You must give this donation before the Eid prayer for it to count as Zakat-ul-Fitr and purify your fasts of the month. This serves to help the less fortunate to celebrate Eid for the first time and feel the joy of the occasion that many Muslims can take for granted. When you pay Zakat-ul-Fitr, you will provide a nutritious meal for someone who is facing poverty and hardship, giving them sustenance and spreading the joy of Eid across the world. Your donation can help these vulnerable communities celebrate Eid in 2026 with happiness, a full stomach and a renewed hope.
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Zakat-ul-Fitr, which can also be known as Fitrana or Eid Zakat, is a mandatory charity that every Muslim has to give. There are no exceptions as to who can’t pay this type of charity, apart from if a Muslim doesn’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 in your household, you will need to pay Zakat-ul-Fitr for everyone, multiplying the amount of the Zakat by four.
When you donate Zakat for Eid, you must do it during the holy month of Ramadan. This is to ensure that the poor receive your donations, in the form of a nutritious meal, in time for the Eid celebrations. You have to give this donation before the Eid prayer for it to count as Zakat-ul-Fitr and purify your fasts of the month. Doing this helps the less fortunate celebrate Eid for the first time and feel the joy of the occasion that many Muslims can take for granted.
The whole aim of Zakat-ul-Fitr, otherwise known as Fitrana, is to purify your fast during the month of Ramadan. This mandatory donation for Eid is what completes a Muslim’s fast for the holy month. If a Muslim doesn’t make this type of donation, then it can make their fasts for the entire month invalid. Due to this, it’s important to ensure that you pay Zakat-ul-Fitr in time to feed those in desperate need, as well as ensuring that every member of your household (including children) also pays. This is because Islamic law has prescribed that every Muslim with the means to do so should make this donation, which includes children. All Zakat-ul-Fitr payments must be made before the Eid prayer to provide the needy with a nutritious meal in time for the celebrations.
Giving Fitrana is a duty for every Muslim who has sufficient means to live, so it’s a necessary form of charity that is a responsibility of following the Islamic faith. It is the type of charity that makes sure that no one in the world is left hungry on the day of Eid. This day is meant to be a celebration for every believer and is a time to feast after a month of dedication and fasting. It is meant to bring joy and togetherness, ensuring that no one is excluded from this occasion. So, if you pay Zakat-ul-Fitr on time, you ensure that those less fortunate get the chance to join in with the celebrations and have a proper, nutritious meal to provide sustenance. Donating Fitrana before the Eid prayer also ensures that 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 the blessings of Ramadan with those in need to spread joy and happiness to every believer across the world. Giving your Fitrana to Muslim Aid will serve the most vulnerable communities, so that they can celebrate Eid with dignity and happiness, and a warm meal!
Zakat-ul-Fitr is compulsory on all Muslims regardless of age or financial standing. 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 is in your local area. In 2026, 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. This is because you can give your donation 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)
All you have to do is donate Zakat-ul-Fitr online before the Eid prayer to ensure that a warming 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)
The answer to when to give Zakat-ul-Fitr is simple. The payment must be made 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 will be determined as Sadaqah, and your generosity will reach vulnerable people after Eid has finished. Due to this, it’s important to get your donation in 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 during the holy month of Ramadan as early as possible to ensure that you include vulnerable communities across the world in the celebrations.
Donating to Muslim Aid ensures your contribution reaches those most in need. Your generosity will enable us to 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.
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Choosing to pay Zakat-ul-Fitr to Muslim Aid ensures that you can bring hope to those in need during times of hardship in time for the Eid celebrations. Your donation can spread happiness across the globe and allow vulnerable communities to properly celebrate Eid al-Fitr when they usually can’t afford to. This donation purifies your fasts and Ramadan, while simultaneously making a difference to 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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