The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has announced the Sadqa-e-Fitr (Fitrana) and Fidya-e-Saum rates for 2025 on Thursday.
Chairman of the Islamic Ideological Council, Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi emphasised that Fitrana and Fidya should be paid in accordance with one’s financial ability.
He reiterated that Fitrana is an obligatory charity for all Muslims—both male and female, free and enslaved—and must be given before the end of Ramadan.
The minimum amount per person is set at Rs220, based on wheat prices. For barley, the rate is Rs450; for dates, Rs1,650; for raisins, Rs2,500; and for dried figs, Rs5,000. These rates are calculated based on the market prices of these commodities.
Additionally, individuals using subsidised government wheat flour can pay as little as Rs160 for their Fitrana and Fidya contributions.
Fitrana is an obligatory charity for all Muslims, intended to purify those who fast from any indecent act or speech and to help the poor and needy. It must be distributed before the Eid-ul-Fitr prayer, allowing those in need to join in the festivities. The head of the household is responsible for paying Fitrana on behalf of all dependents, including children.
Fidya is compensation for individuals who cannot fast during Ramadan due to chronic illness or other valid reasons and are unable to make up for the missed fasts later.
The Fidya amount for 30 days for this year is calculated as Rs6,600 for wheat, Rs13,500 for barley, Rs49,500 for dates, Rs75,000 for raisins, and Rs150,000 for dried figs.
Dr. Naeemi also highlighted the Kaffara (penalty) for deliberately breaking a fast, which involves either fasting for 60 consecutive days or feeding 60 needy individuals two meals each.
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