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Complete Payment Guide: Amount Per Person & Family Calculator
Looking for how much Fitrana costs in 2026? This guide covers the exact amount you need to pay, how to calculate for your family, and when to make your payment to fulfil this obligatory Ramadan charity.
£5 minimum per person. Some scholars recommend £7. Based on one sa' (2.5kg) of staple food.
Yourself, spouse, all children (including newborns), elderly dependents, and anyone you financially support.
Before Eid prayer on Friday, 20th March 2026. Pay 1-2 days early for proper distribution.
The Fitrana amount for 2026 is £5 per person (minimum).
This amount is based on one sa' of staple food—approximately 2.5 to 3 kilograms of wheat, barley, dates, raisins, or the predominant local food. The monetary equivalent allows charities to purchase appropriate food for distribution.
Some scholars and organisations recommend paying £7 or more per person, based on the cost of higher-quality staple foods. Both amounts fulfil the obligation—paying more increases the benefit to recipients.
| Family Size | At £5/person | At £7/person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person (single) | £5 | £7 |
| 2 people (couple) | £10 | £14 |
| 3 people | £15 | £21 |
| 4 people | £20 | £28 |
| 5 people | £25 | £35 |
| 6 people | £30 | £42 |
| 7 people | £35 | £49 |
| 8 people | £40 | £56 |
Simple Formula: Number of people × £5 = Your Fitrana
You must pay Fitrana for every person in your household and under your financial care:
The Prophet ﷺ prescribed Fitrana as one sa' of food because its purpose is to feed the poor on Eid. Ibn Umar (RA) reported: "The Messenger of Allah ﷺ made Zakat al-Fitr obligatory as a sa' of dates or a sa' of barley." (Bukhari and Muslim)
Today, most scholars permit monetary payment because:
Deadline: Before Eid prayer on Friday, 20th March 2026
This deadline is crucial. If paid after Eid prayer, your payment becomes regular charity (sadaqah) rather than the obligatory Fitrana. While still rewarding, it doesn't fulfil the specific obligation.
Paying early ensures:
Ibn Abbas (RA) explained: "The Prophet ﷺ ordained Zakat al-Fitr as a purification for the fasting person from idle talk and obscene speech, and as food for the poor." (Abu Dawud)
Fitrana cleanses your Ramadan fast from any shortcomings—careless words, moments of impatience, or lapses in focus during worship.
Everyone deserves to celebrate Eid. Fitrana ensures that even the poorest families have food on this blessed day.
Yes! Paying more (£7, £10, or higher) means greater benefit for recipients. The minimum is £5, but generosity is encouraged.
No. £5 represents the minimum cost of one sa' of food. Paying less doesn't fulfil the obligation.
Yes. The amount is the same regardless of age—£5 per person, whether adult or newborn.
If you genuinely cannot afford Fitrana, you are exempt. However, the threshold is very low—anyone with food exceeding their Eid day needs should pay.
Fitrana 2026 is £5 per person (minimum). Some recommend £7. Pay for yourself and all dependents. A family of 4 pays £20-£28.
Count every person: yourself, spouse, all children (any age), dependent parents, and anyone you support financially. Multiply by £5 for your total.
Yes, £5 per person regardless of age. Even newborn babies require Fitrana if born before sunset on the last day of Ramadan.
Yes, paying more is encouraged and brings greater benefit. £5 is the minimum; £7 or more is recommended by many scholars.
Before Eid prayer on Friday, 20th March 2026. Best to pay 1-2 days early. Payment after Eid prayer counts only as regular charity.
Pay immediately, but it will count as sadaqah (voluntary charity) not the obligatory Fitrana. Don't skip it—just pay as soon as you remember.
Every £5 provides Eid food for someone in need. Don't delay—pay now to ensure timely distribution. 100% of your donation goes to programmatic costs to supercharge helping those in need. We're ALL in. 100%.
