Can We Give Zakat Before Its Due Date?

Can we give zakat before its due date?

As in fasting and hajj, lunar year is taken as basis for zakat as well. One lunar year must pass after reaching nisab amount for zakat to be obligatory. But, if the owner wishes, s/he may give zakat for the property in nisab amount before one lunar year passes (Kasani, Bada’i, II, 15; Ibn al-Humam, Fath, I, 179).

Source: Presidency Of Religious Affairs The Turkey, High Board of Religious Affairs FATWA