How to Calculate Fitrana (Zakat al-Fitr) 2026
Find the per-person Fitrana amount for your family before Eid-ul-Fitr — fast and simple.
Fitrana Calculator
Total Fitrana Due
Rs 0
Note: One Sa' is roughly 2.5-3 kg of staple food per person. Local mosques usually announce the official Fitrana rate each Ramadan — use that figure where available.
What Is Fitrana (Zakat al-Fitr)?
Fitrana, also called Sadaqat al-Fitr, is an obligatory charity given at the end of Ramadan, before the Eid-ul-Fitr prayer. It purifies the fasting person and ensures the poor can also enjoy Eid. The Prophet (PBUH) made it obligatory as a Sa' of dates or barley upon every Muslim (Sahih Bukhari 1503).
The Fitrana Formula
Total Fitrana = Amount per person × Number of family members
Amount Per Person (One Sa')
| Staple | Quantity | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat / Flour | about 2 kg (half Sa) | Lowest, most common |
| Barley | about 2.5-3 kg | Sunnah staple |
| Dates | about 2.5-3 kg | Sunnah staple |
| Raisins | about 2.5-3 kg | Sunnah staple |
Who Pays And For Whom
- Every Muslim with surplus food pays for themselves.
- The head of household also pays for dependents (wife, children, those in his care).
- It is due even for a baby born before Fajr on Eid day.
Worked Example
A family of 5, with a wheat-based rate of Rs 300 per person:
Rs 300 × 5 = Rs 1,500 total Fitrana
Frequently Asked Questions
The Hanafi school permits paying the cash value, which is convenient for the poor. Other schools prefer the actual food.
The same categories eligible for Zakat — primarily the poor and needy.
Pay it as soon as possible; it remains a debt you owe. Given after the prayer, it counts as general charity.