The President of the Islamic Ideological Council, Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi, has announced the guidelines for paying Fitrana (Almsgiving) and Roza Fidya (Compensation for Missed Fixed) for the current year.

According to the Council recommendations, at least RS220 per Person like Fitrana based on wheat, while those who choose other types of foods such as dates, raisins or dried apricots have to pay different amounts.

Specifically, Fitrana is calculated for dates for RS1.650 for raisins at RS2,500 and for dried apricots for RS5,000.

Dr. Naeemi emphasized that Fitrana and FIDYA should be paid in accordance with one’s financial ability. He reiterated that Fitrana is a mandatory charity for all Muslims – both male and female, free and slaved – and must be given before the end of Ramadan.

The message also provided detailed calculations for those who chose to pay based on different foods.

For example, the amount for 30 days with FIDYA (compensation for unanswered fasting) is RS6.600 for wheat, RS13,500 for barley, RS49,500 for dates, RS75,000 for raisins and RS150,000 rupies for dried arbicos.

Dr. Naeemi also highlighted Kaffara (penalty kick) to deliberately break a fast, involving either fasting for 60 consecutive days or feeding 60 needy individuals two meals each.

In addition, people who use subsidized government’s wheat flour can pay as little as RS160 for their Fitrana and FIDYA contributions.