Pakistan’s Islamic Ideology Council (IIC) has announced the updated Fitrana and Fidyah amounts for Ramadan 2026, aiming to help the faithful fulfil their religious obligations and support underprivileged communities ahead of Eid ul-Fitr. Religions scholars set the amounts after assessing current market prices for key food staples.
According to Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi, Chairman of the IIC, the minimum amount for both Fitrana (Zakat al-Fitr) and Fidyah has been fixed at Rs 300 per person. However, the actual required amount varies depending on the type of food item chosen as the basis for calculation.
The rates for Fitrana and Fidyah this year are:
Barley: Rs 1,100 per person
Dates (Khajoor): Rs 1,600 per person
Raisins (Kishmish): Rs 3,800 per person
Dried figs (Maniqah): Rs 5,400 per person
These amounts represent the charitable gift that each Muslim who is financially able should pay before Eid prayers. Traditionally, Fitrana is given in the form of basic foodstuffs or their monetary equivalent so that needy families can enjoy the festival with dignity.
Fidyah Explained
Fidyah is the compensation paid by individuals who are unable to fast during Ramadan due to valid reasons such as chronic illness, pregnancy, old age, or other health limitations. It is meant to ensure that the spirit of charity and community support continues even when a person cannot observe fasts.
For those who miss an entire month of fasting, the Fidyah amounts for 30 days have also been set:
Wheat: Rs 9,000
Barley: Rs 33,000
Dates: Rs 48,000
Raisins: Rs 114,000
Dried figs (Maniqah): Rs 162,000
In addition, for those using government-supplied flour, the amount for Fitrana or Fidyah per head is Rs 200, and the Fidyah for the full 30 days is Rs 6,000.
Religious and Social Guidance
Dr. Naeemi emphasised that Zakat al-Fitr is obligatory on every Muslim, regardless of age or gender, provided they have the means to give. He said the charity should be paid before the Eid prayer so the needy can celebrate Eid with adequate food and provisions.
He also reminded that if a fast is intentionally broken without a valid reason, the person must either fast for 60 consecutive days or feed 60 needy individuals two meals each as atonement.
Comparison With Previous Years
In Ramadan 2025, the minimum Fitrana amount was set at Rs 220 per head based on wheat, with higher rates for premium items like dates and raisins. Religious leaders encouraged donors to give according to their financial capacity to maximise support to the less fortunate.
This annual announcement serves as an essential guide for households across Pakistan preparing for Ramadan, helping them calculate their charitable contributions and fulfil religious responsibilities in a timely and meaningful way.
