Summary:
- The minimum Fitra for this year has been set at Tk 110 per person, with the maximum fixed at Tk 2,805, as decided by the National Sadaqatul Fitra Determination Committee.
- Fitra can be paid in the form of wheat, barley, raisins, dates, or cheese, or their equivalent market value based on Islamic Shariah.
- Specific quantities and values include 1.65 kg of wheat (Tk 110), 3.3 kg of barley (Tk 530), 3.3 kg of dates (Tk 2,310), 3.3 kg of raisins (Tk 1,980), or 3.3 kg of cheese (Tk 2,805).
- Local market rates may vary, and Fitra will be considered fulfilled even if paid according to local prices.
The National Sadaqatul Fitra Determination Committee has set the minimum Fitra for this year at Tk 110 per person and the maximum at Tk 2,805. This decision was made during a meeting held today at the Islamic Foundation’s conference room in Baitul Mukarram. The committee, chaired by Mufti Abdul Malek, who is also the Khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, determined these rates based on the market values of various items allowed under Islamic Shariah for Fitra, including wheat, barley, raisins, dates, and cheese.
According to Islamic guidelines, Fitra can be paid in these forms or their equivalent market value. For instance, if paid in wheat or flour, one must give 1.65 kg or its market value of Tk 110. For barley, 3.3 kg or its equivalent market value of Tk 530 is required. Dates require 3.3 kg or a value of Tk 2,310, while raisins necessitate 3.3 kg or Tk 1,980. Cheese, at the higher end, requires 3.3 kg or its market value of Tk 2,805. Individuals can choose any of these items based on their financial capacity.
The committee noted that local retail market prices may vary, and Fitra will be considered fulfilled even if paid at the local market rate. This flexibility allows individuals to comply with the obligation according to their local circumstances.
