Zakat Al Fitr

What is Zakat Al Fitr?

Zakat Al Fitr is given at the end of Ramadan. It is meant to purify the sins committed in the state of fasting. Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) made Zakat Al Fitr compulsory for all Muslims. It must be distributed before Eid prayer.

How Zakat Al Fitr is calculated

Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) enjoined Zakat Al Fitr upon Muslims at a rate of one saa’ (2.5kg) of dates or barley.

What can be given as Zakat Al Fitr?

Wheat, rice, maize, dry dates, raisins or cheese

Who is exempted?

A person who does not possess food for a day and night is exempted from Zakat Al Fitr.