Lahore – Renowned religious figure Mufti Muneebur Rehman has unveiled the Fidya and Fitrana amounts for Ramadan 2024 in Pakistan.
Fidya serves as compensation for Muslims who are unable to fast due to health, travel, or other reasons, as observing all 30 fasts during the holy month is compulsory for all believers. Here is the breakdown of the Fidya amounts for this year:
| Fidya Amount2024 | Wheat | Barley | Dates | Raisins |
| Rs300 per roza | Rs600 per roza | Rs2,400 per roza | Rs4,400 per roza | |
| Rs9000 for 30 fasts | Rs18,000 for 30 fasts | Rs72,000 for 30 fasts | Rs132,000 for 30 fasts |
Affluent Muslims can pay more than the fixed amount.
| Fitrana Amount2024 | Wheat | Barley | Dates | Raisins | |
| Rs300 per person | Rs600 per person | Rs2,400 per person | Rs4,400 per person |
Mufti Muneeb stated that Kaffara paid by Muslims for breaking a fast without a valid reason. According to Islamic guidelines, Kaffara entails feeding two meals to 60 deserving individuals. The expenses vary: Rs18,000 for two kilograms of wheat flour, Rs36,000 for four kilograms of barley, Rs144,000 for four kilograms of dates, and Rs264,000 for four kilograms of raisins.
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