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50,000+ families received Zakat al-Fitr last Ramadan
100% of your Zakat al-Fitr reaches verified families
35 years of trusted humanitarian delivery
This Ramadan, millions of families in Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, Pakistan, and beyond have fasted through hunger that isn't a choice — it's their daily reality. As the blessed month draws to a close, the risk isn't just that they go without food; it's that they face Eid with nothing.
Zakat al-Fitr — also known as Fitrana — is the compulsory act of giving that closes Ramadan with purity and compassion. As the Prophet ﷺ taught us: "The Prophet (ﷺ) made Zakat al-Fitr compulsory so those who fasted may be purified of their idle deeds and shameful talk, and so that the poor may be fed." — Abu Dawud. It is not optional. It is not symbolic. It is an obligation that carries the power to transform someone's Eid.
At Human Appeal, our on-the-ground teams are already mobilised across key regions. When you give your Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrana) with us, it is distributed immediately to verified, eligible families — so they receive it before Eid prayer, just as Islamic guidance requires. Your final act of worship this Ramadan could be the difference between a family mourning Eid and celebrating it.
Fitrana 2026 is £5 per person. It is obligatory for every Muslim — you must pay for each person in your household, including children. It is obligatory for every Muslim who possesses food above their household needs on the eve of Eid.
Step 1 — We Verify Need on the Ground
Our teams in Gaza, Yemen, Syria, and across the world identify and verify eligible recipients according to authentic Islamic principles — before Ramadan ends.
Step 2 — We Source and Pack Locally
Where possible, we source food staples locally — supporting communities and ensuring culturally appropriate parcels reach families in the final days of Ramadan.
Step 3 — We Distribute Before Eid Prayer
On-ground teams and trusted local partners distribute your Fitrana immediately upon receipt — meeting the Islamic obligation that it reaches families in time for Eid.
Step 4 — We Report Back to You
We provide real-time field updates so you can see exactly where your Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrana) has gone and who it has reached.
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) ordained Zakat ul Fitr to purify the fasting person from indecent words or actions, and to provide food for the needy.
Hadith | Abu Dawud
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Zakat al-Fitr is an obligatory charity given at the end of Ramadan. It purifies the fast and helps ensure that the poor can celebrate Eid with dignity.
Yes. Zakat al-Fitr is obligatory for every Muslim who has more food or wealth than their basic needs.
Every Muslim must pay Zakat al-Fitr for themselves and for dependents under their care, including children.
Yes. Zakat al-Fitr is due for children, but it is usually paid by the parent or guardian on their behalf.
Zakat al-Fitr is paid per person, not per household.
Zakat al-Fitr is one saʿ of staple food, approximately 2.5–3 kg. The monetary value varies depending on food prices.
Each person requires one full Zakat al-Fitr payment, based on the cost of one saʿ of staple food.
It is calculated based on the cost of one saʿ of staple food such as rice, wheat, or dates, converted into a monetary value where permitted.
Many scholars allow Zakat al-Fitr to be paid in money if it benefits recipients more effectively, while others prefer food.
Yes. You may pay Zakat al-Fitr on behalf of family members, dependents, or others.
Zakat al-Fitr is not required for unborn children. It becomes obligatory if a child is born before sunset on the last day of Ramadan.
Zakat al-Fitr should be paid before the Eid al-Fitr prayer.
The deadline is the Eid prayer. Paying after the prayer is considered late, though the obligation still remains.
Zakat al-Fitr becomes obligatory at sunset on the last day of Ramadan.
Yes. Zakat al-Fitr may be paid online through trusted charities, provided payment is made before the Eid prayer.
Zakat al-Fitr should not be delayed beyond the Eid prayer. If paid late, it is sinful but must still be given.
Most scholars discourage paying it before Ramadan, though some allow limited early payment shortly before Eid.
Yes. Travelling does not remove the obligation of Zakat al-Fitr if you meet the financial requirements.
Zakat al-Fitr should be given to the poor and needy so they can meet their basic needs before Eid.
Yes, as long as they are eligible and not your direct dependents.
Yes. Zakat al-Fitr may be distributed locally or internationally based on need.
Yes. Anyone who is Muslim before the end of Ramadan and meets the criteria must pay Zakat al-Fitr.
There is no difference. Fitrana is simply another name for Zakat al-Fitr.
No. Zakat al-Fitr does not replace missed fasts, fidyah, or kaffarah. Each has its own separate ruling.
Zakat al-Fitr is an end-of-Ramadan charity, Fidyah is paid when fasting is not possible, and Kaffarah is a penalty for deliberately breaking a fast.
Yes. Zakat al-Fitr is obligatory regardless of whether a person fasted.
Zakat al-Fitr completes the fast, purifies shortcomings, and supports those in need so they can celebrate Eid.
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