What Are the New Sadqa-e-Fitr and Fidya Rates?
News Desk
Islamabad: The Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi, on Thursday announced the prescribed rates for Sadqa-e-Fitr and Fidya for the current year.
According to the announcement, the minimum amount for Sadqa-e-Fitr and Fidya per person is set at Rs. 220. However, the rates vary based on different commodities: wheat at Rs. 220, barley at Rs. 450, dates at Rs. 1,650, raisins at Rs. 2,500, and dried grapes (Munqqa) at Rs. 5,000.
Dr. Naeemi urged financially stable individuals to contribute Sadqa-e-Fitr and Fidya according to their capacity rather than opting for the minimum wheat-based amount.
He emphasized that Sadqa-e-Fitr is obligatory for every Muslim—whether free or enslaved, male or female, young or old—who possesses the means. He encouraged people to pay in accordance with their financial standing to ensure that a greater number of underprivileged individuals benefit.
Residents of provinces outside Punjab have been advised to calculate their Sadqa-e-Fitr and Fidya based on the local prices of respective commodities. The prescribed weight for different items is: wheat half Sa’a (approximately 2 kg), and barley, dates, and dried grapes one Sa’a (approximately 4 kg).
For individuals compensating for 30 missed fasts (Fidya), the total amount is: wheat Rs. 6,600, barley Rs. 13,500, dates Rs. 49,500, raisins Rs. 75,000, and dried grapes (Munqqa) Rs. 150,000.
Dr Naeemi also clarified that for those who intentionally break a fast, the Kaffara (atonement) requires either fasting for 60 consecutive days or feeding 60 needy individuals two meals a day. Additionally, individuals consuming government-subsidized wheat flour can pay Rs. 160 as Sadqa-e-Fitr or Fidya.
He urged the faithful to fulfill their Sadqa-e-Fitr obligations before Eid-ul-Fitr to ensure that those in need can celebrate the festival with dignity and ease.
