Pakistan’s Council of Islamic Ideology on Sunday announced the nisab and rates for Sadaqatul-Fitr and Fidyah for Ramazan 2026, fixing the minimum amount at Rs300 per person, according to an official statement.
The announcement was made by Muhammad Raghib Hussain Naeemi, chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology, who outlined the applicable amounts based on commonly used food items. He said the minimum rate of Sadaqatul-Fitr and Fidyah calculated on the basis of wheat flour had been set at Rs300 per person.
According to the council, the rate based on barley has been fixed at Rs1,100 per person, while the amount based on dates is Rs1,600. Those calculating the payment on the basis of raisins are required to pay Rs3,800 per person, and on munqa Rs5,400. For individuals using government-subsidised wheat flour, the minimum Sadaqatul-Fitr and Fidyah amount has been set at Rs200 per person.
Dr Naeemi said Sadaqatul-Fitr is obligatory for every Muslim, regardless of gender or age. He said the obligation applies equally to men and women, young and old, and advised those with greater financial means to pay according to their economic capacity rather than limiting themselves to the minimum wheat-based amount. He said higher payments would help extend greater support to those in need.
The council also advised residents of provinces other than Punjab to calculate Sadaqatul-Fitr and Fidyah in line with the prevailing prices of food commodities in their respective areas, reflecting regional variations in costs.
Providing further details, Dr Naeemi outlined the Fidyah amounts applicable for the full month of fasting. He said the Fidyah for 30 fasts calculated on the basis of wheat amounts to Rs9,000. Based on barley, the amount is Rs33,000, while on dates it is Rs48,000. The Fidyah calculated on raisins totals Rs114,000, and on munqa Rs162,000. For those using government-subsidised flour, the Fidyah for 30 fasts has been set at Rs6,000.
He also explained the rules for expiation, or Kaffarah, in cases where a fast is deliberately broken. According to the council, Kaffarah requires either observing 60 consecutive fasts or feeding 60 needy persons two meals each.
Dr Naeemi added that the prescribed quantity of wheat for Sadaqatul-Fitr and related obligations is half a sa‘a, which he said is approximately two kilograms as a precaution. For barley, dates and munqa, the required quantity is one sa‘a, estimated at approximately four kilograms.
The council said the announced rates would apply for Ramazan 2026 and urged people to fulfil their religious obligations in a timely manner to ensure assistance reaches deserving individuals before Eid.