zakat

/zəˈkɑt/
noun
  1. A form of almsgiving or charitable donation that is a religious duty for Muslims, typically calculated as a percentage of one's wealth.
    • Many Muslims calculate their zakat at the end of the lunar year.
    • The mosque collected zakat to help families in need during the winter.
    • She set aside a portion of her savings each year for zakat.
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