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Zakat al-Fitr calculator

Work out how much food to give for Zakat al-Fitr for everyone in your household, and roughly what it costs.

People in your household (including you)

4
Food

Total to give

12 kg

Rice · 3 kg for each person

One saa’ of staple food for each person you support. Give it before the Eid prayer; it may be given one or two days before Eid.

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How to use it

  1. Set the number of people in your household, including yourself.
  2. Choose the food and the amount per person.
  3. Add the price per kg if you’d like the estimated cost.

Example

A family of 4 at about 3 kg each gives 12 kg of rice. At 8 SAR a kg, that costs about 96 SAR.

Good to know

  • Give it to people in need in your area.
  • It’s due from the sunset on the last day of Ramadan until the Eid prayer.
  • For your yearly zakat on savings and gold, use the zakat calculator.

Zakat al-Fitr calculator: common questions

How much is Zakat al-Fitr per person?

One saa’ of the staple food of the country, such as rice or dates. Sheikh Ibn Baz estimated the saa’ at about 3 kg; Sheikh Ibn Uthaymin put a saa’ of wheat at about 2.04 kg.

Who do I pay it for?

For yourself and everyone you’re responsible for supporting, such as your spouse and children, if you have food beyond what you need for the day of Eid.

When should it be given?

Before the Eid prayer. It may also be given one or two days before Eid.

Can I pay it in money?

Most scholars, including those in Saudi Arabia, say it should be given as food. The Hanafi school allows paying its value in money.

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