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Every dollar goes toward food parcels for families living through conflict, poverty, and displacement. Human Appeal distributes where the need is greatest — reaching rights-holders in crisis zones such as Gaza, Yemen, Sudan, and Somalia and more. Your obligation fulfils both its spiritual purpose and its human one.
Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrana) is $10 per person. Simply count the number of people in your household and give on their behalf — and know that somewhere, a family who has fasted through hardship will have food on the table for Eid because you did.
100% Shariah-Compliant: Your Zakat al-Fitr is handled strictly according to Islamic guidelines.
What Is Zakat al‑Fitr (Fitrana)?
Zakat al‑Fitr is a mandatory charity given before the Eid al‑Fitr prayer. It is intended to:
Without your Zakat al-fitr, many families will spend Eid in hunger.
For families facing conflict, displacement and extreme poverty, Eid does not begin with celebration — it begins with uncertainty.
Your Zakat al-fitr donation of $10 per person ensures vulnerable families can access essential food staples in time for Eid — with dignity.
Zakat al-fitr is small in amount — but powerful in impact. It transforms Eid from a day of hardship into a day of joy.
Last Ramadan, we helped over 1,766,223 people, and we delivered your Zakat al-Fitr to 336,655 people across 18 countries.
Give Your Zakat al-FitrEntrusting your Zakat al-fitr (Fitrana) to Human Appeal means placing your obligation in experienced and accountable hands. With decades of humanitarian work and structured processes, we ensure that your Zakat al-fitr reaches families before Eid prayer.
Your contribution supports families facing extreme poverty, children in need of care, communities lacking clean water and individuals recovering from crisis. At a time of growing global hardship, fulfilling your Zakat al-fitr (Fitrana) through a trusted charity enables you to make a meaningful and measurable impact.
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“The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) ordained Zakat al Fitr to purify the fasting person from indecent words or actions, and to provide food for the needy. It is accepted as zakah for the person who gives it before the Eid prayer; but it is a mere sadaqah for the one who gives it after the prayer.” (Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah)
Source - Abu Dawud, Ibn Majah
Zakat al-Fitr (also known as Fitrana or Sadaqat ul-Fitr) is a mandatory charitable donation that every eligible Muslim must give before the Eid al-Fitr prayer, marking the end of Ramadan. It serves two sacred purposes: to purify the fasting person from any shortcomings during the month, and to ensure that families living in poverty can also celebrate Eid with dignity and joy.
Unlike the annual Zakat, which is calculated as 2.5% of qualifying wealth, Zakat al-Fitr is a fixed amount per person — making it one of the most straightforward obligations in Islam to fulfil.
The Zakat al-Fitr amount for Ramadan 2026 in Canada is $10 per person. This is calculated based on the approximate value of a sa'a — a traditional measure of staple food — and is set in consultation with Islamic scholars to reflect current local costs. Human Appeal Canada updates this figure annually.
To calculate your total household Zakat al-Fitr, multiply $10 by the number of people you are responsible for — yourself, your spouse, your children, and any other dependants in your care.
Zakat al-Fitr is obligatory upon every Muslim who possesses food beyond their own immediate needs on the eve of Eid al-Fitr. It must be paid for every member of the household, including children and elderly dependants. The head of household is responsible for paying on behalf of all those under their care.
If a person is in a state of genuine financial hardship and does not have enough food beyond their own basic needs, they are not required to pay Zakat al-Fitr — they may in fact be eligible to receive it.
Zakat al-Fitr must be paid before the Eid prayer on the morning of Eid al-Fitr. This deadline is a condition of the obligation itself — not a recommendation. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was explicit: Zakat al-Fitr paid before the prayer is accepted as Zakat; paid after the prayer, it becomes voluntary Sadaqah and the Zakat al-Fitr obligation is not considered fulfilled.
Many scholars permit — and even encourage — giving Zakat al-Fitr one or two days before Eid to ensure distributions can be organised and delivered in time. Giving early does not reduce the reward; it increases the likelihood that families receive their food before Eid morning.
Zakat al-Mal is the annual 2.5% wealth tax paid on savings and assets held above the Nisab threshold for a full lunar year. It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and applies year-round based on a Muslim's individual wealth calculation.
Zakat al-Fitr is separate. It is a fixed per-person payment made at the end of Ramadan, tied to the completion of the fast rather than to wealth. Both are obligatory, and both serve to purify and redistribute wealth — but they are calculated and paid differently. Both can be given through Human Appeal Canada.
Yes. Fitrana is simply a colloquial term for Zakat al-Fitr, commonly used in South Asian Muslim communities. Sadaqat ul-Fitr is another equivalent term. All three describe the same obligatory end-of-Ramadan charity. The most formal Islamic term is Zakat al-Fitr.
Yes — and you are required to. The head of household is responsible for paying Zakat al-Fitr on behalf of every member of the family: spouse, children, elderly parents in your care, and any other dependants. Simply multiply $10 by the number of people in your household to find your total.
Human Appeal's donation form includes a household calculator so you can give for your whole family in a single payment.
Zakat al-Fitr is distributed to those who are eligible to receive Zakat — primarily the poor and those in severe need. Human Appeal directs Zakat al-Fitr to verified families in crisis zones and communities affected by conflict, displacement, and poverty. Distributions are timed to reach recipients before the Eid prayer, so families have food to celebrate with on Eid morning.
By giving through Human Appeal, your Zakat al-Fitr reaches where the need is genuinely greatest — assessed by our field teams across 27 countries.
Yes. Human Appeal Foundation Canada is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA No. 749 264545 RR001). All eligible donations, including Zakat al-Fitr, qualify for a Canadian charitable tax receipt. Your receipt will be issued by email shortly after your donation is processed.
Yes. Human Appeal Canada's secure online donation platform allows you to give your Zakat al-Fitr quickly and easily. Your donation is processed securely, a tax receipt is issued automatically, and your obligation is fulfilled — in under two minutes. Giving online also means Human Appeal receives your donation immediately, allowing us to plan distributions well in advance of Eid.
If you missed Zakat al-Fitr in previous years, you should give it as soon as possible. While it cannot retroactively be accepted as Zakat al-Fitr (since the deadline has passed), it is given as Sadaqah — a voluntary charity — and is still a means of seeking forgiveness and fulfilling your duty to those in need. Going forward, setting a reminder before Ramadan ends each year is the best way to ensure you never miss it again.
Human Appeal is committed to providing aid in the country or program that you select. In the event we complete the program, exceed the required funds, or are denied access to a particular country for reasons beyond our control, Human Appeal reserves the right to reallocate your donation to another program where it is needed most.
