ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has announced the guidelines for Fitrana [charity] and Fidya [compensation] for fasting during Ramadan.
In a statement issued on Thursday, CII chairman Dr Raghib Hussain Naeemi stated that this year, a minimum of Rs220 should be paid as Fitrana per person.
The amounts for Fitrana are as follows: Rs220 for wheat, Rs450 for barley, and Rs1,650 for dates. Amounts for raisins are set at Rs2,500 while the rate for dried figs (Munakka) is Rs5,000.
For those who cannot fast during Ramadan, the Fidya for 30 days is as follows: Rs6,600 for wheat, Rs13,500 for barley, Rs49,500 for dates, Rs75,000 for raisins, and Rs150,000 for Dried Grapes (Munakka).
He further explained that the Kaffarah (expiation) for intentionally breaking a fast is either fasting continuously for 60 days or feeding 60 needy people two meals a day.
Dr. Naeemi also mentioned that individuals using government-subsidized flour can pay Rs160 as Fitrana or Fidya.
The CII chairman emphasised that affluent individuals should contribute to Fitrana and Fidya according to their financial capabilities. “Paying Fitrana is obligatory for every Muslim, whether free or enslaved, male or female, Dr Naeemi stated.
The announcement came after the Religious Affairs Ministry notified that the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will meet in Peshawar on February 28 to observe the sighting of the Ramadan moon.
