Fitrana (Zakat al-Fitr) for Muslims in the UK

What is Fitrana?

Fitrana, also called Zakat al-Fitr or Sadaqat al-Fitr, is a charity paid by each Muslim before the Eid al-Fitr prayer at the end of Ramadan. It is paid per head of the household, including children. The intention is twofold: to purify the fasting person and to feed those who would otherwise not eat well on Eid day.

The rate is typically set per person to the cost of a meal’s worth of staple food. UK mosques and the main Muslim charities publish their rate each Ramadan; in recent years it has been around £5–£7 per person. Always check the current year’s figure on a trusted UK source close to Ramadan.

Why Fitrana belongs on this platform

Fitrana must reach a recipient before the Eid prayer to be valid as Fitrana. The Muslims Help Muslims platform is designed for fast, direct giving — donors can search by city and ask the seeker whether they can be reached the same day. This is one of the few times of year when speed of giving really matters, and a community platform fits the timing well.

How to receive Fitrana

Post a clear request for Fitrana support, ideally during the last 10 days of Ramadan. State how many people in the household, the city, and how you can be paid (bank transfer or in-person). Donors will message you. Confirm whether the donor is paying Fitrana or general Sadaqah, as the intention matters to the giver.

How to give Fitrana through the platform

Browse the Financial Relief feed in the last week of Ramadan or filter by Fitrana keywords. Message a recipient, confirm the rate per head you intend to pay, and send funds directly. Many donors prefer to pay multiple smaller amounts to several households so more people benefit on Eid morning.