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Sadaqah al-Fitr
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Definition: An amount given in charity to the poor at the end of Ramadan, to ensure that everyone has enough to eat during Eid al-Fitr.  This amount is traditionally paid in food goods (rice, barley, flour, dates, etc.), collected locally, and distributed before the morning prayer on the day of Eid.

Pronunciation: sod-a-kal-fitter • (noun)

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