In a current announcement, the Shariah Board of Pakistan has established the minimal Fitrana and Fidya quantities for Ramadan 2024. The unified worth for Sadaqah-e-Fitr and Fidya has been set at Rs300 per particular person.
In line with Dr. Mufti Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Jalali, the chairman of the Shariah Board, the minimal Fitrana quantity of Rs300 per particular person is equal to 2 kilograms of wheat flour. Equally, Fidya for lacking a quick because of poor well being or different causes has additionally been set at Rs300 per particular person.
It’s value noting that prosperous people are inspired to pay Fitrana primarily based on their capability, slightly than adhering strictly to the minimal quantity.
Moreover, the Shariah Board has outlined particular values for various meals gadgets utilized in Fitrana, corresponding to Rs600 for oats, Rs2,400 for dates, and Rs4,400 for raisins. For the complete month of Ramadan, Fidya charges are set at Rs9,000 for wheat flour, Rs18,000 for oats, Rs72,000 for dates, and Rs132,000 for raisins.
Lastly, the Fitrana or Sadaqah-e-Fitr is compulsory for each Muslim and have to be paid earlier than Eid, marking the conclusion of Ramadan.
