What is the Arabic name for the charitable payment due before Eid al-Fitr prayer?

The charitable payment due before Eid al-Fitr prayer is called zakat al-fitr. It is also known as sadaqat al-fitr or simply fitrana in some communities.

Zakat al-fitr is associated with the completion of Ramadan. Traditionally, it consists of a measured amount of staple food, such as dates, barley, raisins, or wheat. In many modern communities, an equivalent monetary amount is collected and distributed through charitable organizations. The payment is intended to help eligible recipients participate in the Eid celebration and to complement the spiritual discipline of fasting.

It differs from zakat al-mal, the obligatory wealth-based alms payment calculated according to qualifying assets. Classical legal discussions generally place zakat al-fitr before the Eid prayer, while local authorities and charities often announce practical deadlines for collection and distribution.