Islamic Ideological Council announces Fitrana and Fidya rates ahead of Ramazan 2025

 Before the advent of holy month Ramazan, Islamic Ideological Council (IIC) Chairman Dr Raghib Hussain Naeemi has announced the guidelines for paying Fitrana (almsgiving) and Roza Fidya (compensation for missed fasting) for the current year 2025. 

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.

Fitrana for dates is calculated at Rs1,650 for raisins at Rs2,500 and for dried apricots at Rs5,000. 

Dr. Naeemi stressed 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 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. 

Reporter Usman Khan