It is mandatory to pay Sadaqa Fitr before the Eid al-Fitr prayer. Paying it after the Eid al-Fitr prayer will not be accepted. Sadaqa Fitr is obligatory for every free and independent Muslim who has enough wealth to make him or her eligible to pay Sadaqa Fitr. Best time to pay Sadaqa Fitr is within the month of Ramadan as is the case for Zakat and other charitable donations.