The UAE Fatwa Council has announced the amount of Zakat Al-Fitr, Fidyah, and Kaffarah for the upcoming Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr.
Ramadan will start on Thursday 23 March, with Eid-ul-Fitr falling on Friday 21 April.
The council has set the value of Zakat Al-Fitr at AED 25. This charity is donated before the Eid prayer and is meant to help the poor and needy celebrate the occasion.
Fidyah is donated to the poor by those who are unable to fast due to old age or illness. The Fatwa Council has set the Fidyah amount at AED 15 per non-fasting day. This allows people who can’t fast to fulfill their religious duty and earn blessings during Ramadan.
Kaffarah is a charity given to atone for intentionally breaking fasts or violating the rules of Ramadan. Its value has been set at AED 900 per day, equivalent to the value of food given to 60 poor persons. It is aimed at deterring people from intentionally breaking their fasts during the holy month.
How UAE Celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr
UAE residents start their morning with the Eid prayer, which is held in mosques and open spaces across the country.
After the prayer, families gather to exchange gifts and enjoy festive meals. Traditional dishes like biryani, kebabs, and sweets like baklava and kunafa are prepared to celebrate the occasion.
