Zakat Al Fitr Set at Dh25 for Ramadan 2025 in the UAE, Fatwa Council Confirms

Maryam Pervez -

The UAE's Council for Fatwa has announced the prescribed amount for Zakat Al Fitr, along with expiation amounts for those who miss fasts under various circumstances during Ramadan 2025.

Zakat Al Fitr Guidelines

  • Amount: Dh25 per person or 2.5kg of rice.
  • Recipients: At least two underprivileged individuals.
  • Obligation: Mandatory for all Muslims—men, women, young, and old—who are financially able.
  • Deadline: Must be paid before Ramadan ends.

Expiation Amounts for Missed Fasts

The council has also outlined the compensatory payments (Fidyah and Kaffarah) for those unable to fast or those who deliberately break their fast:

  1. Breaking a Fast Intentionally
    • Payment: Dh15 per person for 60 individuals (totaling Dh900).
    • Alternative: 3.25kg of wheat per person.
  2. Unable to Fast Due to Health or Other Valid Reasons
    • Payment: Dh15 per person, per missed day.
    • Alternative: 3.25kg of wheat per person, per day.
  3. Missed Fasts Due to Death
    • If an individual passes away with unfulfilled fasting obligations, their next of kin must:
      • Pay: Dh15 per missed day, or
      • Provide: 3.25kg of wheat per missed day.
  4. Delaying a Missed Fast Without Valid Reason
    • Payment: Dh15 per person, per missed day.
    • Alternative: 3.25kg of wheat per person, per day.
  5. Breaking an Oath While Fasting
    • Payment: Dh15 per person for 10 individuals (totaling Dh150).
    • Alternative: 3.25kg of wheat per person.

Muslims in the UAE are urged to ensure their Zakat and expiations are fulfilled on time to uphold the spiritual and charitable obligations of Ramadan.

News Source: Khaleej Times