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Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrana) Calculator

Work out your household's Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrana) — the charity given before Eid prayer — from the number of people and the local rate per person.

Your local mosque or Islamic charity usually sets this year's rate — check with them.

Result
Total Zakat al-Fitr
£0.00
People
1
Per person
£0.00

Zakat al-Fitr is due on every member of the household — including children — and should be paid before the Eid al-Fitr prayer. The amount is one sa' of staple food (about 2.2–3 kg) or its value; rates vary by locality and staple, so confirm your local rate with your mosque or a trusted charity. This is a guide, not a ruling.

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Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrana) is a charity paid before the Eid al-Fitr prayer, on behalf of every member of the household. It's traditionally one sa' (about 2.2–3 kg) of a staple food per person, or its cash value. Enter how many people and your local rate per person.

Frequently asked questions

Who pays Zakat al-Fitr?

It's paid by the head of the household on behalf of everyone in it, including children and dependants. Many families pay for each member individually.

When must Zakat al-Fitr be paid?

Before the Eid al-Fitr prayer, so that it reaches those in need in time for Eid. Many people pay a few days earlier through a mosque or charity to be sure it's distributed on time.