The end of Ramadan is approaching, and people are rushing to perform Zakat al-Fitr -a duty incumbent on every Muslim- that will be distributed on the less fortunate as a form of social solidarity promoted by Islam. It’s also considered a form of purification, charity, and a way to express gratitude for the blessings we have.
Zakat al-Fitr should be paid after the sunset of the last day of Ramadan and before the Eid prayer, or two to three days before Eid al-Fitr. If paid after this period, it would be considered a regular charity. The Zakat amount is the equivalent of about 3 kilograms of a common type of food such as wheat, barley, and rice.
