Zakat al-Fitr

Zakat al-Fitr is a charitable obligation Muslims fulfill at the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. It involves giving a specific amount of food or its monetary equivalent to those in need, ensuring everyone can celebrate Eid comfortably. The purpose is to purify the fasting person’s observance, aiding relief for the less fortunate, and fostering community solidarity. The amount is typically affordable and prescribed, often measured as a fixed quantity of staple food or its price, and should be given before the Eid prayer.