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.
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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.
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
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.
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.