Fidya for missed fasts during Ramadan

How much is Fidya for Ramadan 2024?

It is £5 for each missed fast. This should provide one person with two meals or two people with one meal. However, if someone misses all the fasts of Ramadan, they would need to pay £150 for 30 missed days of fasting.

What is the difference between Fidya and Kaffarah?

Fidya is paid for deliberately missing a fast with a valid reason to do so, however, Kaffarah is only paid if you break a fast without a valid reason. The amount paid in Fidya for each missed fast is equivalent to feeding one person. However, when paying Kaffarah, the payment for is the equivalent of feeding 60 people.

Who is eligible for Fidya?

You are eligible to pay Fidya if you have missed or are exempt from fasting due to illness, old age or any other reason which prevents you from making the fasts up later.

Who can receive Fidyah?

Fidyah is to be given only to the poor and needy, not to everyone. Scholars consider Fidyah to be like Zakat, therefore those entitled to receive Fidyah are regarded as being among those who are entitled to Zakat.

What is Fidya in Islam?

Fidya (fidyah) is a religious donation to help those in need. It is only paid when someone is unable to fast during Ramadan due to medical conditions or any other valid reasons such as a prolonged illness, and will not be able to make up the fast.