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Fitrana Calculator (Sadaqat al-Fitr)

Enter how many people you pay for and your local per-person rate to get your total fitrana.

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How the Fitrana Calculator (Sadaqat al-Fitr) works

Sadaqat al-Fitr is due for every member of the household, including children, before the Eid al-Fitr prayer. The head of the household pays for dependants.

Each year religious authorities announce a per-person amount based on the price of wheat, barley, dates or raisins. Those who can afford it are encouraged to pay at the higher rates. Enter the rate for your city.

The formula

Fitrana = number of people × per-person rate

Worked example

Using the default values shown in the calculator:

People in your household you pay for (including yourself)5
Per-person rate announced for your area$300
Rate based onWheat or flour (half a sa’)
  1. 5 people × 300 = $1,500.

Result:

Total fitrana$1,500
Per person$300
BasisWheat or flour

Frequently asked questions

When should fitrana be paid?

Before the Eid al-Fitr prayer; many pay during the last days of Ramadan so it reaches those in need in time for Eid.

Can fitrana be paid in cash?

The Hanafi school allows cash equal to the value of the food; other schools prefer food. Follow your local scholars.

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