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coastal [noun]

Zaka ya fitri

Maana (Definition)

Mandatory charitable donation of staple food given to the poor before Eid prayers

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

Islamic charitable alms given at Eid

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

zaka fitri

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast / Arabic zakat al-fitr
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kila familia ilitoa zaka ya fitri kabla ya swala"

Translation: Every family gave Eid alms before prayers

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Sadaka ya elimu
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