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3/10/25, 1:56 PM UAE Fatwa Council announces Zakat Al Fitr amount for 2025

The Kaffarah for breaking a fast during Ramadan is 3.25 kg of wheat per poor person, valued at Dhs 15.

This totals Dhs 900 and can benefit 60 poor individuals. For those who are unable to fast, Fidyah is also

set at 3.25 kg of wheat per day, with a value of Dhs 15, benefiting one poor person.

If a person has missed obligatory fasts and has passed away, the Kaffarah for a deceased person is 3.25 kg

of wheat per day, with a value of Dhs 15, benefiting one poor person. Similarly, the Kaffarah for delayed

fasts without an excuse is also 3.25 kg of wheat, valued at Dhs 15, and can benefit one poor person.

For those who break an oath, the Kaffarah for breaking an oath is 3.25 kg of wheat per poor person, valued

at Dhs 15, benefiting 10 poor individuals, totaling Dhs 150. The Kaffarah for Zihar (a form of divorce) is

3.25 kg of wheat per poor person, valued at Dhs 15, benefiting 60 poor individuals, totaling Dhs 900.

Lastly, Fidyah for committing a prohibited act during pilgrimage is 3.25 kg of wheat per poor person,

valued at Dhs 15, benefiting six poor individuals, totaling Dhs 90.

The Council emphasizes that all amounts should be distributed to the poor and needy to ensure they

receive the necessary support and assistance.

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