What Is Fitrana (Zakat al-Fitr)? Fitrana, also called Zakat al-Fitr, is an obligatory charity that every Muslim must pay during the month of Ramadan before the Eid‑ul‑Fitr prayer. It serves two main purposes: to purify the fasting person from indecent speech or actions and to provide food for the needy so they can celebrate Eid with dignity.