Zakat Al-Fitr has been confirmed
The Board of Religious Affairs has confirmed the amount of fitr as 11.50 Turkish Liras for this year.
Head of Religious Affairs Yasar Yigit confirmed the minimum fitr for 2015 at a meeting today.
When deciding the amount, country’s socioeconomic factors and ordinary persons daily food needs were also taken into consideration in order to get a minimum amount. The amount for zakat al-fitr for 2015 Ramadan was concluded as 11.50 Turkish Liras.
It was also confirmed that the set amount could be paid in cash or equivalent.
At the meeting it was remarked that the amount could not be higher and it is ideal to set the minimum amount based on people’s living standards.
Sadaqat al-Fitr is a duty which is wajib (required) of every Muslim who reaches to the end of Ramadan. (ILKHA)