Zakat al-Fitr collection for Ramadan begins
The Maldives Zakat House said Zakat al-Fitr collections last year totalled MVR 13.2 million.
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The Maldives Zakat House has announced the commencement of Zakat al-Fitr collection for Ramadan, starting on Wednesday.
The Zakat House said contributions will be accepted until the 27th day of Ramadan. Payments can be made through online platforms, including the Dhiraagu app and website, Ooredoo Maldives app, Maldives Islamic Bank app, Bank of Maldives app, Avas Pay, FahiPay and Bandeyri Pay.
For in-person payments, arrangements have been made at the Islamic Centre, with physical collection scheduled to begin on Sunday. At the Islamic Centre, Zakat will be accepted on working days from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. From 10 March onwards, payments will be accepted every day except Fridays. In the atolls, Zakat may be paid through respective island councils.
The Zakat al-Fitr rates per person have been set as follows:
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Regular rice: MVR 12
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Thai white rice: MVR 53
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Red rice: MVR 96
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Normal basmati rice: MVR 77
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Premium basmati rice: MVR 109
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Super premium basmati rice: MVR 136
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Regular flour: MVR 10
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Atta flour: MVR 75
The Maldives Zakat House said Zakat al-Fitr collections last year totalled MVR 13.2 million.
