Fitrana and Fidya Values for 2025: Who to Pay and When?

To help observe the spiritual and charitable responsibility of all Muslims given the incoming blessed month of Ramadan, Fitrana (Zakat al-Fitr) and Fidya make it obligatory for the community members to receive Eid with honor and dignity. Knowing how to determine the amount, who is liable to pay, who may receive it, and the time for the payments to be made allows for the proper fulfillment of these Islamic duties. This guide seeks to introduce you to Fitrana and Fidya amounts in 2025, their importance, and the best ways to ensure that they reach the right people promptly.

What is Fitrana (Zakat al-Fitr)?

Fitrana, or Zakat al-Fitr, is a religious levy every Muslim must give before the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers. It purifies the fasting people from their minor shortcomings and faults in Ramadan and allows the less privileged segment of society to participate in the celebration of Eid.

Fitrana Amount 2025

The amount of Fitrana varies by the staple food item selected for its computation. According to the pronouncement by Islamic authorities in Pakistan, the amounts for 2025 are:

Wheat: Rs220 per head

Barley: Rs450 per head

Dates: Rs1,650 per head

Raisins: Rs2,500 per head

Dried Apricots: Rs5,000 per head

The choice of staple food depends on an individual’s financial ability; hence, it is better for those who can afford higher amounts to select such amounts for the maximum benefit of recipients.

Who Pays Fitrana?

Fitrana is compulsory for every Muslim with additional wealth sufficient for their basic needs. The head of the family must pay Fitrana on behalf of all in his house, whether children or any dependents under his care.

Eligible Recipients of Fitrana

Fitrana is given only to people experiencing poverty and people in need to celebrate Eid with at least some degree of enjoyment without becoming destitute. These are all the above who may be entitled to receive Zakat, including the following:

• The poor
• Orphans and widows
• Individuals in debt
• Needy Travellers

The Best Time to Pay Fitrana

Fitrana is preferred to be paid before the Eid-ul-Fitr prayer, specifically in the last few days of Ramadan, so that it can be disbursed before Eid. Recipients then spend it for Eid purposes. Paying Fitrana after Eid becomes a general charity (Sadaqah) and not an obligation of Zakat al-Fitr.

What is Fidya?

Fidya is a compensatory payment made by those unable to fast during Ramadan for valid reasons such as chronic illness, old age, or other unavoidable health conditions. Unlike Kaffara, which is paid for voluntarily breaking a fast, Fidya stands for compensation for fasting when no one can ever make up for the missed fasts.

Fidya Amount for 2025

Fidya is assessed based on the living expenses of feeding a single poor individual two meals per day for each day of fasting missed. For the year 2025, the daily Fidya rates are as follows:

Wheat: Rs220 per fast

Barley: Rs450 per fast

Dates: Rs1,650 per fast

Raisins: Rs2,500 per fast

Dried Apricots: Rs5,000 per fast

Total amounts for Fidya in respect of the entire month of Ramadan (30 days) would be:

Wheat: Rs6,600

Barley: Rs13,500

Dates: Rs49,500

Raisins: Rs75,000

Dried Apricots: Rs150,000

The choice of a commodity to pay Fidya will depend on the person’s financial circumstances. Those able to pay higher amounts should do so to extend the maximum possible relief to those in greater need.

Who Must Pay Fidya?

Fidya may be made obligatory for individuals who:

Are suffering from chronic illnesses preventing them from fasting

Are aged and incapable of fasting;

Some permanent medical conditions damage the heart.

Are pregnant or breastfeeding and incapable of fasting on health grounds (and would need to make up for the missed fasts later if it were possible)

Who is Eligible to Get Fidya?

Fidya is meant to feed poor people who genuinely need sustenance; that is why it should be given to people who qualify for Zakah and those who are financially troubled.

Best Time to Pay Fidya

Fidya payments should be made for every missed fast during Ramadan. However, if a person knows beforehand that they cannot fast throughout the month, they may choose to pay the full Fidya amount at the beginning of Ramadan. Delayed payment should not be encouraged since it may result in a lack of benefits for those due assistance during Ramadan.

Conclusion:

The obligations towards Fitrana and Fidya lie in the greatest values of man-charity and community support during the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims can ensure the upliftment of those in need while fulfilling all their religious obligations by making the necessary payments on time and transferring them to the rightful beneficiaries. As we prepare for Ramadan, we must uphold the spirit of sharing and compassion in giving so that all may partake of this holy month.