Zakat
What is Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrana)?
Updated 2026-07-28
Quick Answer
Zakat al-Fitr is a small obligatory charity paid at the end of Ramadan on behalf of every Muslim in the household — typically the value of a sa‘ of staple food. It is separate from the 2.5% wealth Zakat and should be paid before the Eid prayer.
In detail
UK mosques and charities publish a GBP amount each year based on local food prices.
Pay through any trustworthy channel; UK Prayer Times does not collect Fitrana.
Sources
- Eid prayer guide
- Qur’an 2:183 — fasting prescribed — Surah al-Baqarah