Zakat al-Fitr Calculator
Calculate Zakat al-Fitr for every member of your household — cash value and food equivalent (saa') by country
How to Use
- Select your country to prefill the default per-person amount
- Enter the number of people you are paying for (yourself and your dependents)
- Adjust the per-person amount if your local authority announced a different value
- Press "Calculate" to see the total cash amount and the approximate rice equivalent
- Pay it before the Eid al-Fitr prayer — after the prayer it counts as ordinary charity
Zakat al-Fitr
Zakat al-Fitr is an obligatory charity on every Muslim who possesses food beyond their needs for the day and night of Eid. It equals one saa' of the local staple food (rice, wheat, dates...) per person. The head of the household pays it on behalf of everyone they support, and it is due for a child born before dawn on the day of Eid.
When is it due?
It must be paid before the Eid al-Fitr prayer — paid after the prayer, it only counts as ordinary charity. Most schools allow paying it one or two days early, while the Shafi'i and Maliki schools allow paying from the start of Ramadan.
How much does a saa' weigh?
The classical wheat saa' is about 2.04 kg. The practical figure used in Saudi Arabia for rice is about 3 kg (Permanent Committee / Ibn Baz), while the Awqaf authorities in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain use about 2.5 kg of rice.
Can it be paid in cash?
The Hanafi school permits paying the cash value (and half a saa' of wheat), while the Shafi'i, Maliki, and Hanbali schools require food. GCC charities reconcile the two views by collecting cash as your agent (wakil) and then buying and distributing food.
Zakat al-Fitr per person across the GCC (1447/2026)
| Country | Amount per person | Status | Saa' used |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 UAE | AED 25 | Official (UAE Council for Fatwa, 1447/2026) | 2.5 kg rice |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | QAR 15 | Official (Ministry of Awqaf, 1447/2026) | 2.5 kg rice |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | ~SAR 25 | Estimate — no official cash tariff; the official position prefers food (~3 kg) | 3 kg rice |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | KWD 1 | Estimate (Bait al-Zakat; Awqaf range 1–1.5 KWD) | 2.5 kg rice |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | BHD 1.5 | Recent verified estimate (priced on rice) | 2.5 kg rice |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | OMR 1.5 | Recent estimate (zakah.om portal) | 2.5 kg rice |
Note: these amounts are re-announced every Ramadan and change with rice prices — check your country's official authority before paying.
Zakat al-Fitr vs Zakat al-Mal
Zakat al-Fitr is a fixed amount per person paid at the end of Ramadan regardless of wealth level, while Zakat al-Mal is 2.5% of wealth above the nisab held for one full Hijri year.
Calculation Methodology
Formula used
Total cash = number of people × per-person amount. Food equivalent = number of people × the saa' weight used in your country (2.5–3 kg of rice). Results are rounded to two decimals.
Data sources
The UAE (AED 25) and Qatar (QAR 15) figures are official announcements for 1447/2026. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman have no single official cash tariff, so the calculator shows the latest available estimate with a clear notice and lets you edit the amount.
Calculation limits
Amounts are re-announced every Ramadan and move with rice prices. Whether cash is even permissible is a matter of scholarly difference (Hanafi yes; the majority require food) — this tool is an estimate and does not replace your country's official authority or mufti.
Practical Examples
A family in the UAE — official amount
Khalid supports a family of 6 in Dubai. The official amount for 1447/2026 is AED 25 per person. Total cash = 6 × 25 = AED 150. Food equivalent = 6 × 2.5 kg = 15 kg of rice.
A family in Saudi Arabia — paying in food
Noura pays Zakat al-Fitr for 4 people and prefers food, following the official position. The practical saa' for rice is about 3 kg. Food amount = 4 × 3 = 12 kg of rice. If she delegates a charity to pay cash instead: 4 × SAR 25 (estimate) = about SAR 100.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Zakat al-Fitr due for a newborn?
What is the difference between Zakat al-Fitr and Zakat al-Mal?
Legal References
Disclaimer: The results shown are approximate and for reference only, and do not constitute financial or legal advice. Actual amounts may vary based on additional factors. Please consult the relevant official authorities or a licensed financial advisor for accurate information specific to your situation.