Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam, where the well-to-do are required to donate 2.5% of the total valuation of their wealth annually. While Zakat is mandatory for the rich, 'Fitr' is voluntary charity given to the needy by all Muslims who can afford it.
Zakat
Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam, where the well-to-do are required to donate 2.5% of the total valuation of their wealth annually. While Zakat is mandatory for the rich, 'Fitr' is voluntary charity given to the needy by all Muslims who can afford it.