Islamic Ideological Council sets Fitr and Fidya Sawm rates for this year
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The Chairman of the Islamic Ideological Council, Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi, has announced the guidelines for paying Fitrana (almsgiving) and Roza Fidya (compensation for missed fasting) for the current year.
According to the council's recommendations, a minimum of Rs220 per person should be paid as Fitrana based on wheat, while those opting for other forms of food products like dates, raisins, or dried apricots will be required to pay varying amounts.
Specifically, Fitrana for dates is calculated at Rs1,650 for raisins at Rs2,500 and for dried apricots at Rs5,000.
Dr. 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 announcement also provided detailed calculations for those opting to pay based on different food items.
For example, the amount for 30 days of Fidya (compensation for missed fasting) is Rs6,600 for wheat, Rs13,500 for barley, Rs49,500 for dates, Rs75,000 for raisins, and Rs150,000 rupees for dried apricots.
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.
Additionally, individuals using subsidised government wheat flour can pay as little as Rs160 for their Fitrana and Fidya contributions.
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