Why Muslims Give Fitra Before Eid: The holy month of Ramadan of the Muslim community, which started from 19 February 2026, is now in its final phase. This holy month has special importance for every Muslim. People of Islam religion keep fast in this month. Worship Allah as much as possible.
According to the beliefs of Islam, the holy book of Muslims, Quran was also revealed in this month. Therefore it is also called the month of mercy and guidance. Fasting in the month of Ramadan is considered mandatory for every Muslim.
What happens? Fitra
Fitra i.e. Sadaka-e-Fitr End of the holy month of Ramadan Charity is obligatory (Wajib) on every able-bodied Muslim in and before the Eid al-Fitr prayers. Its objective is to compensate for the shortcomings in the fasting of Ramadan and to include the poor in the happiness of Eid. It is given in the form of about two and a quarter kilos of wheat, barley, or its equivalent on behalf of each member of the household, from children to elders.
Why is Fitra i.e. charity given before Eid?
Participation in the joy of Eid
According to Maulanas, Fitra Therefore, it is essential so that no person in the society, especially the poor, remains hungry on the day of Eid and everyone can celebrate the festival happily.
daily purification
Fitrah is given to forgive (purify) unintentional mistakes or shortcomings committed during fasting throughout the month of Ramadan.
Obligatory before Namaz
It is important to pay it before Eid namaz, so that needy people can make Eid purchases with that money.
difference from zakat
Zakat is given on property (which is on Nisab), while Fitrah is obligatory on every person, whether a child or an adult.
who can give
Fitra is wajib on every Muslim who has food or property in excess of his needs.
What is given in Fitra?
According to Muslim religious leaders, Fitra can usually be given in the form of wheat, barley, dates or raisins. According to wheat, its quantity is about two and a quarter kilos (1.75 kg) per person, or its cash price is given which is decided at the market rate every year.
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