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  Ramadan 2026: How to calculate Zakat? Know details here

  February 23, 2026 8:20 IST

  Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam and holds special significance during Ramadan. This guide explains how Muslims can calculate Zakat accurately by understanding Nisab limits, eligible assets, deductions, and the 2.5 per cent rule.

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  Ramadan 2026: What is the difference between Zakat and Fitra? Know all about it

  February 20, 2026 8:30 IST

  Zakat and Zakat al-Fitr are two important charitable obligations observed during Ramadan, yet many people confuse their purpose and rules. While Zakat is an annual charity calculated as 2.5 per cent of wealth above the Nisab threshold, Fitra is a fixed donation paid before Eid prayers to help.

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  Hyderabad trust uses 'zakat' to promote education

  India | July 23, 2014 11:51 IST

  Hyderabad: A Muslim trust here is showing the way how a collective system of 'zakat', an obligatory system of charity in Islam, can lift the community out of poverty and illiteracy.Though many organisations collect zakat