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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
Charity given at the end of Ramadan, before the Id prayer, to help poorer people share in Id-ul-Fitr.
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Paper 1
Revise: Festivals and CommemorationsBefore the Id prayer, Muslims give Zakat-ul-Fitr, charity intended to help poorer people enjoy the festival too. This connects the discipline of Ramadan with responsibility for others: a celebration of gratitude should not exclude those who cannot afford a generous meal. It is distinct from the regular obligation of Zakah.
Paper 3
Charitable giving associated with Id-ul-Fitr, helping people in need share in the celebration.
Link each practice to its meaning: sharing meat expresses generosity; giving Zakat-ul-Fitr helps poorer people participate in the festival.
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Zakat-ul-Fitr is given on behalf of members of the household to help people in need join the celebration. This puts the community’s unity into practice: gratitude to Allah is expressed through care for other people. Although the two Id festivals share many customs, Id-ul-Fitr centres on thanksgiving after Ramadan, whereas Id-ul-Adha centres on sacrifice and obedience.