Minimum fitra fixed at Tk 110 per person

The minimum Fitra for this year has been fixed at Tk 110 per person, while the maximum at Tk 2,805.

The decision was made yesterday at a meeting of the National Sadaqatul Fitra Determination Committee at the Islamic Foundation's conference room in Baitul Mukarram. 

According to Islamic Shariah, Fitra can be given in the form of wheat, barley, raisins, dates, or cheese.

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 must be given. If paid in dates, 3.3 kg or its value of Tk 2,310. For raisins, 3.3 kg or Tk 1,980 must be given, and for cheese, 3.3 kg or its market value of Tk 2,805 must be provided.

Individuals can pay their Fitra using any of these items or their equivalent market value based on their financial capacity. 

The meeting was presided over by Mufti Abdul Malek, chairman of the National Sadaqatul Fitra Determination Committee and Khatib of Baitul Mukarram National Mosque. 

It was also mentioned in the meeting that local retail market prices of these items may vary, and Fitra will be considered fulfilled even if paid at the local market rate.