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Fiqh

Understanding Zakat al-Fitr

Who pays it, how much, and when — a concise guide before Eid.

Purification of the fast

Zakat al-Fitr is due on every Muslim who has more than their needs for the day of Eid. It is paid before the Eid prayer.

It purifies the fasting person and feeds the poor so they can share in the joy of Eid.