As the blessed month of Ramadhan draws to a close and Eid al-Fiṭr approaches, Muslims are reminded of the obligation of Zakāt al-Fiṭrah — a wajib charity given at the end of Ramadhan to purify one’s fasts and support those in need.

Allah (SWT) reminds us in the Qurʾān:
“Take charity from their wealth in order to purify them and sanctify them with it.”
(Qurʾān 9:103)

Zakāt al-Fiṭrah forms part of completing the worship of fasting, ensuring that vulnerable members of the community are also able to share in the blessings and joy of Eid.

Zakāt al-Fiṭrah Amount

 

When does Zakāt al-Fiṭrah become wajib?

 

Fiṭrah becomes obligatory at sunset (ghurūb) on the eve of Eid al-Fiṭr.

If you perform Eid prayers, it must be given before the Eid prayers.

If you do not perform Eid prayers, it may be given until ẓuhr on Eid day.

Who must give Zakāt al-Fiṭrah?

 

Fiṭrah is wajib upon every Muslim who is: Bāligh (religiously responsible), Sane, Not poor.

If Fiṭrah is wajib on you, you must also pay it on behalf of those financially dependent on you, such as your spouse and children.

 

How much is Zakāt al-Fiṭrah and who should receive it?

 

Fiṭrah is one ṣāʿ per person, approximately 3kg of staple food, or its monetary equivalent. Staple foods include items such as wheat, barley, dates, raisins, rice, millet, or similar.

Based on obligatory precaution, Fiṭrah should be given to poor Shia Muslims. If there are no poor Shias in your town, it may be given to other poor Muslims. Through your support, families in vulnerable communities can receive essential assistance in time for Eid.

Paying Zakāt al-Fiṭrah Online

 

When paying Zakāt al-Fiṭrah online, you appoint the charity as your wakīl (agent) to distribute it on your behalf according to sharʿī guidelines.

When making your payment through WF-AID, you may make the intention of appointing the charity to distribute your Zakāt al-Fiṭrah to the deserving needy qurbatan ilallāh.

Pay your Zakat al-Fitrah here

Further Guidance

 

For detailed rulings on: Guests on Eid night, Advance payments, Missed Fiṭrah, Eligibility of recipients, Online payments and intention.

Please refer to the Zakāt al-Fiṭrah FAQs.

Fulfilling Zakāt al-Fiṭrah before Eid helps ensure that those in need can also experience the joy and dignity of Eid.

We encourage you to fulfil this obligation early so that support reaches families in time for Eid.