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Fitrana Calculator.
Calculate Zakat al-Fitr for every member of your household — to be paid before the Eid prayer. Simple, accurate, and respectful of the obligation.
فَرَضَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ زَكَاةَ الْفِطْرِ صَاعًا مِنْ تَمْرٍ أَوْ صَاعًا مِنْ شَعِيرٍ عَلَى الْعَبْدِ وَالْحُرِّ وَالذَّكَرِ وَالْأُنْثَى وَالصَّغِيرِ وَالْكَبِيرِ مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ
"The Messenger of Allah ﷺ made Zakat al-Fitr obligatory — one saa' of dates or barley — upon the slave and the free, the male and the female, the young and the old of the Muslims."
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Fitrana (also called Zakat al-Fitr or Sadaqat al-Fitr) is a small charity every Muslim must give before the Eid prayer at the end of Ramadan. It's not the same as the annual Zakat — Fitrana is much simpler:
What it is
- One saa' (~2.5–3 kg) of staple food per person
- Or its monetary value
- Paid before Eid prayer
- Purifies the fast and feeds the poor on Eid day
Who must pay
- Every Muslim — adult, child, male, female
- Head of household pays for all dependents
- Even infants who were born or accepted Islam before sunset of the last day of Ramadan
- No nisab — every household pays
Disclaimer: This calculator is a helper. Local mosques publish current Fitrana rates each Ramadan — always check yours.
Detailed breakdown
Your Fitrana at a glance.
| 👤 Yourself | 1 |
| 💍 Spouse | 0 |
| 🧒 Children | 0 |
| 👵 Other dependents | 0 |
| Total household | 1 person |
| Rate per person | $10.00 |
| Fitrana to pay (before Eid prayer) | $10.00 |
Common questions
Fitrana explained.
What's the difference between Zakat and Fitrana?
Zakat (annual zakat on wealth) is 2.5% of your wealth above nisab once a lunar year. Fitrana (Zakat al-Fitr) is a small fixed amount per person paid before Eid prayer — every Muslim pays, not just those above nisab. They're separate obligations and you pay both if applicable.
Do I pay for my children too?
Yes. The head of the household pays Fitrana for every dependent — spouse, children of all ages (including infants), and any relatives in your care. One saa' (or its monetary value) per person.
When exactly should it be paid?
Fitrana becomes obligatory at sunset on the last day of Ramadan. It must be paid before the Eid prayer the next morning. Most people pay it during the last 10 days of Ramadan to ensure it reaches the needy in time for them to enjoy Eid.
How much is one saa' in money?
One saa' is roughly 2.5–3 kg of staple food (dates, wheat, barley, rice, raisins). The monetary equivalent varies by region and food prices. Local mosques and Islamic centres publish a current rate each Ramadan — typically $5–15 in the West, Rs 250–400 in Pakistan, etc.
Can I pay in money instead of food?
The Hanafi school explicitly permits paying the monetary equivalent, which is the most practical for needy people today. Other schools traditionally preferred food but most contemporary scholars accept money for ease of distribution. Follow your local mosque's guidance.
Who should receive Fitrana?
Fitrana is given to the same eight categories of recipients as regular Zakat (Qur'an 9:60), with priority for the poor and needy. The most reliable way to give it is through your local mosque or a trusted Zakat-distributing charity.
What if I forget and miss the Eid prayer?
If you genuinely forgot, pay it as soon as you remember — it's still considered Fitrana, not regular charity. Avoid intentional delay; the whole purpose is for the poor to receive it before Eid.
Do I pay Fitrana for an unborn child?
Most scholars say it's not obligatory for an unborn child but is recommended (mustahabb) if the soul has been breathed in (after 120 days). Some scholars do require it. Check your local scholar.