The end of Ramadan is always marked with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, when Muslims break their fast after 30 days of dawn-to-dusk abstinence of food and drink. This time of year is also highly charitable, as adherents to Islam offer “Zakat al-Fitr” to those who are most in need. Zakat is one of the 5 Pillars of Islam, and is a word for the obligatory charitable contributions that are required throughout the year. Zakat al-Fitr is specific to the end of Ramadan, and the main purpose is to ensure that all people can participate in the Eid celebrations without having to worry about meeting their basic needs.
Traditionally Zakat al-Fitr is paid in food as an immediate mitigation to those suffering in poverty. Nowadays many Muslims pay their zakat in cash to charities that provide food, clothes and other basic necessities. If Zakat al-Fitr is given to a charity, it should be used by the recipient charity as soon as possible, preferably prior to the Eid. We encourage you to join in this celebration of philanthropy and solidarity by giving to a cause that matters to you!
Eid Mubarak to those celebrating!
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