Zakat-ul-Fitr must be given before Eid Prayers 8/15/2012 - Religious - Article Ref: IC0510-2837 Number of comments: 0 By: Staff IslamiCity* - "Indeed whosoever purifies himself shall achieve success, and remembers (glorifies) the name of his Lord and prays" Quran 87:14-15 Zakat-ul-Fitr is part of the fast of Ramadan and is characterized by the following elements: It consists of approximately 5.5 pounds of rice, wheat, dates, or similar food items. In USA Zakat-ul-Fitr is estimated to be $15 per family member. It must be given before Eid prayers, unless one has a valid reason for a delay. It should be given on behalf of every member of the household, whether male or female, adult or minor. If you would like to pay Zakat-ul-Fitr for the month of Ramadan on line. Click Here. Print this article | Email to a friend | Post Your comments RSS Feed - ITunes Podcast
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