Fitrana, Fidya amount for 2025 in Pakistan announced

The Islamic Ideological Council, has issued the guidelines for Fitrana (almsgiving) and Fasting Fidya (compensation for missed fasting) for this year Ramadan.  

The council recommends that a minimum of Rs220 per person be given as Fitrana based on the price of wheat. Those choosing to give other food items will need to pay different amounts: Rs1,650 for dates, Rs2,500 for raisins, and Rs5,000 for dried apricots.

Chairman Dr. Raghib Hussain Naeemi stressed that Fitrana is a mandatory charity for all Muslims—regardless of gender or status—and must be given before the end of Ramadan.

The guidelines also provide detailed calculations for those who opt to pay Fidya based on different food items. For instance, Fidya for 30 days is calculated at Rs6,600 for wheat, Rs13,500 for barley, Rs49,500 for dates, Rs75,000 for raisins, and Rs150,000 for dried apricots.

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As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Muslims worldwide are preparing for its observance in 2025. According to the Meteorological Department’s latest prediction regarding the moon sighting, Ramadan is expected to begin on March 2, though the exact start date will be confirmed based on the sighting of the crescent moon, a significant tradition in the Islamic faith. The department notes that the Ramadan crescent is unlikely to be visible on February 28 (29th Sha’ban). The new moon will be born on February 28 at 5:45 PM, but its age at sunset on 29th Sha’ban will be only 13 hours […]

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Meanwhile, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is set to meet in Peshawar to sight the moon for Ramadan 2025, with efforts underway to ensure the holy month begins on the same day across Pakistan.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that the meeting to sight the Ramazan moon will be held on February 28, 2025, in Peshawar.