We apologize, we are no longer accepting Zakat al-Fitir after 26th August, you might consider donating through your local mosque.

Please give early

We encourage you to give earlier rather than later. By giving early, you not only enable us to provide to the needy in time, you also allow the recipients to make arrangements for Eid beforehand. If you are sending us a check via mail, please allow adequate time for the check to reach us.

Last day to give Zakat al Fitir is August 26, 2011. Please make sure that your Zakat al Fitir reaches us by that time.

Zakat al Fitir (Ramadan 1432/2011)

As with last year, AlSadaqa is offering its services to distribute Zakat-al-Fitr to the needy in the local community. The amount per head this year for Zakat al Fitr is $10. This amount was provided by our adviser, Imam Mohamad Joban, and can be paid online (*see note on the right), or via check.

How do we determine eligibility

There are many Muslim families and single mothers living in the Seattle area who are struggling to make ends meet. Your Zakat al Fitir will help bring further joy to their Eid. We have several ways to identify such families:

  • The first source is our own records from the past year. Many Muslim families apply to us for assistance and we are aware of their financial circumstances. We get in touch with them during Ramadan and determine their eligibility to receive Zakat al Fitir.
  • We contact other organizations that provide social services to Muslims in the Puget Sound area. These are organizations like Somali Family and Youth Club or Muslim Housing Services. These organizations provide us with lists of people who are eligible to receive Zakat al Fitir.
  • Several community members also inform us about people who are eligible for receiving Zakat al Fitir. We follow up with them to ascertain their eligibility and include them in our recipient's list.

How do we distribute the Zakat

Once we have determined the number of recipients, we purchase gift cards from a large and commonly available departmental store (typically Fred Meyers). The amount of the gift card is based on the size and situation of the receiving family. AlSadaqa's volunteers visit the recipients of Zakat al Fitir to hand these gift cards to them. The recipients can then purchase food, clothing, toys or other household items as they see fit to make the best of their Eid.

When do you stop collecting Zakat al Fitir

We will stop collecting Zakat al Fitir two days before Eid. Please make sure that your Zakat al Fitir reaches us by that time.
Any Amount received after that will be considered Zakat, not Zakat al Fitir, and may not be distributed during Ramadan.

I know someone who may be eligible. What should I do?

Please contact us via phone or email as mentioned below. Leave your own name and contact number as well as the needy person's contact information. We will follow up with you as well as the person you have identified to determine their eligibility.
Email: info@alsadaqa.org
Phone: 1 (866) 693-3233
Please note that we can only help people residing in the Puget Sound area.

How can I help

We are looking for volunteers to help with the distribution. If you can afford some time during the last week of Ramadan and can travel around the Puget Sound area, please contact us. Any help in this regard will be highly valuable.
Email: info@alsadaqa.org
Phone: 1 (866) 693-3233
In both cases, please mention that you want to volunteer with distribution of Zakat al Fitir.