What Is Fitrana? Zakat al-Fitr Explained for U.S. Muslims (2026)

Fitrana, also called Zakat al-Fitr, is a mandatory charity paid by every Muslim before Eid al-Fitr prayer. In the U.S., most scholars set the amount at $10 to $15 per person. You pay it for yourself and every dependent in your household, and it must be given before the Eid prayer to count.