Eid Mubarak! Shawwal 1446 AH, Mar / Apr 2026 AD

As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum!

Monday March 31st, 2025 is the day of Eid Al-Fitr (1st of Shawwal 1446 AH) as there were no reliable reports of the sighting of the crescent moon for Shawwal on Saturday March 29, 2025.

We ask Allah, the Most High, for success in performing good deeds and hasten the Return of Our Master, Imam Mahdi (AJTF).

All of us at IMAN wishes everyone a joyful and safe Eid. Please stay safe and remember each other in your duas and especially all those who are going through difficult times due to natural calamities, unjust dispossession and/or violent conflicts around the world, especially our innocent brothers and sisters in Gaza and other occupied territories.

Here is the schedule for Eid Prayer on Monday March 31, 2025

9:30 AM Dua Nudbah

10:00 AM Takbirat

10:10 AM Salat ul Eid

10:30 AM Eid ul Fitr Khutbah

11:00 AM Refreshments

If anyone planning to attend the Eid prayer and/or anyone in their household is experiencing symptoms of not being well (headaches, fever, cough, runny nose, body ache, sore throat, etc) then kindly get tested and join the prayer with intention of furada from home by clicking on the link IMAN Live.

When you do attend the gathering at IMAN, please exercise abundance of caution, refrain from close contact (hugging, shaking hands etc.)

Important Islamic Events this Month:

1 Shawwāl March 31 Eid al-Fitr

8 Shawwāl April 7th Destruction of al-Baqi, 1344 A.H.

25 Shawwāl April 24th Wafat of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (p), 148 A.H.

Please refer to our events schedules for program details this month.

Zakat al Fitr

Zakat ul Fitr 1446 AH / 2025 AD

Muslims around the world share the joy of Eid by sharing with those around them who are less fortunate by contributing Zakat ul Fitr.

Zakat ul Fitr is an obligation that is due on the night of Eid and needs to be paid before Salaat ul Eid.

Despite the general rise in food costs, the recommended Zakat al-Fitrah amount for 1446 AH / 2025 AD remains $10.00 per eligible person.

The Obligation of Zakat al-Fitrah

Zakat is a divinely prescribed duty, frequently mentioned alongside prayer in the Holy Quran. Allah states:

قَدْ أَفْلَحَ الْمُؤْمِنُونَ. الَّذِينَ هُمْ فِي صَلَاتِهِمْ خَاشِعُونَ. وَالَّذِينَ هُمْ عَنِ اللَّغْوِ مُعْرِضُونَ. وَالَّذِينَ هُمْ لِلزَّكَاةِ فَاعِلُونَ

“Successful indeed are the believers, who are humble in their prayers, who avoid vain talk, and who give the poor their due.” (Surat Al-Mu'minūn No. 23 Āyat: 1-4)

The Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) reinforced this obligation, establishing Zakat as a pillar of Islam.

Who Must Pay?

Zakat al-Fitrah is obligatory upon every Muslim who:

Is sane and has reached physical maturity (baligh)
Is financially capable, meaning their basic needs and those of their dependents are secured through assets or continuous income

A person must also pay on behalf of all dependents, including guests who stay overnight on the eve of Eid al-Fitr. For instance, a family of four hosting two guests would pay for six people in total.

When to Pay?

Zakat al-Fitrah must be set aside on the eve of Eid al-Fitr and paid before the Eid prayer on the first day of Shawwal. It can be given earlier to a trusted individual or organization to ensure timely distribution.

How Is the Amount Determined?

The minimum obligation per person is equivalent to 6.6 pounds of a staple food such as rice or flour—sufficient to feed one needy person. The $10.00 amount reflects the estimated cost of this food based on:

Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Nationwide retail prices of basic food staples
A precautionary buffer (ihtiyat) to account for price variations across regions

Those who wish to give more than the recommended amount may do so, but $10.00 fulfills the obligation.

CPI Data Sources

Flour Prices: BLS CPI – Flour
Rice Prices: BLS CPI – Rice

On the day of Eid, the collected Zakat al-Fitrah is distributed to those in need, ensuring they can also partake in the joy of Eid.

IMAN will be collecting Zakat ul Fitr for distribution to those in need by working in collaboration with other Islamic Centers in the Greater Seattle area with whom there is social services working relationship.

You can remit your Zakat ul Fitr contribution to IMAN in a variety of ways.

Donate with Zelle to accounts@iman-wa.org. Zelle barcode is provided for your convenience. Scan in your banking app to pay. Be sure to indicate Zakat ul Fitr (Sayed or Non-Sayed) on the memo line.

If you prefer to send your contribution by check, please denote Sayed/Non-Sayed on Memo line and mail to: IMAN, 515 State St S, Kirkland, WA 98033.

Donation boxes will be available on day of Eid for collections in cash.

You can also use this link to make your Zakat ul Fitr contributions. Be sure to select the correct (Sayed / Non-Sayed) designation to ensure the contribution is channeled appropriately.

Please note contributions via Zelle, Check or Cash incur no processing fees.

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