Zakat al-Fitr 2027

What it is

Ibn ‘Umar said the Prophet ﷺ made Zakat al-Fitr obligatory: one sa‘ of dates or one sa‘ of barley, upon every Muslim, free or slave, male or female, young or old (Sahih al-Bukhari 1503).

How much

One sa‘ is approximately 2.5–3 kg of the staple food of the region, per person in the household. Many mosques publish a local monetary equivalent each year.

Food or money?

The majority of scholars require it in food; the Hanafi school permits its monetary value. Both positions are long-established — follow your school or your local mosque’s guidance.

When

It must reach the poor before the Eid prayer (Sunan Abu Dawud 1609). Paying it a day or two earlier is permitted and is safer logistically. For 2027 that means on or before the morning of the projected Eid on 10 March.

Calculate your household total with the Zakat al-Fitr Calculator.

Dates are astronomical projections for 1448 AH. The actual day of Eid depends on the sighting of the Shawwal crescent in your country — confirm with your local mosque.

Do not publish one worldwide cash amount

Local organisations may calculate a cash equivalent from staple-food prices and the quantity they follow. That amount can differ by country and organisation. Publish the source and year beside any figure.

Timing

Zakat al-Fitr is connected to the end of Ramadan and Eid prayer. Users should follow the timing guidance of the authority through which they intend to distribute it.

Publish the year beside any amount

A cash figure copied from 2026 can become wrong in 2027 because food prices and organisational decisions change. Store the source, currency, locality and publication date with the amount.

Distribution channel

If paying through a charity or mosque, confirm its deadline. Organisations may need payment earlier than the religious latest time so they can purchase and distribute food before Eid prayer.

Frequently asked questions

Do I pay for children and dependants?

Yes — the head of the household pays on behalf of everyone under their care, including a newborn born before the Eid prayer.