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Zakat Al-Fitr in UAE for 2024: Here’s latest amount & online payment methods

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DUBAI: Muslims are obligated to give Zakat al-Fitr, commonly known as Sadaqat al-Fitr, to the needy during Ramadan and before Eid al-Fitr.

All affluent Muslims, regardless of age, must pay at the end of the holy month to ensure that the underprivileged in society can enjoy the joys of Eid-ul-Fitr.

Zakat al-Fitr is given in the form of staple food items – rice or grains – equal to about 25 dirhams per person. However, Islamic scholars allow it to be given as money.

For the year 2024, UAE authorities shared guidelines for Zakat al-Fitr and Fidya amounts for missed fasts during the month of Ramadan. Muslims in the UAE are required to pay 25 dirhams as Zakat al-Fitr in cash or an equivalent value of rice.

UAE Zakat for 2024

Situation	Payment/Compensation	Amount
Those who are unable to fast	Payment: Dh15 per day missed per person	Dh15 per day
Intentional breaking fast	Payment: Dh15 per day missed per person	Dh900 total
Death while fasting	Payment: Dh15 per day missed per person	Dh15 per day
Delayed making up missed fasts	Payment: Dh15 per day missed per person	Dh15 per day
False oath during fast	Payment: Dh15 to 10 poor people per person	Dh150 total

How to pay Zakat Al-Fitr in UAE Online? Check details

According to the IACAD guidelines, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) residents can give Zakat Al-Fitr directly to someone you know, or you can pay the amount through registered organizations across world.

Here is Zakat Fund www.zakatfund.gov.ae online UAE site.

You can also pay to Sharjah Charity International, Emirates Red Crescent, Bait Al Khair and other charities.

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