The Maldives Zakat House has announced that the Fitr Zakat collection will commence from the first day of Ramadan, with options available for both online and in-person payments. 

The Government has introduced an online payment system to facilitate ease of transactions.

According to the Zakat House, online payments will be accepted from 6:00 AM on the first day of Ramadan until the 27th day of the month. Payments can be made through multiple digital platforms, including:

Additionally, payments through Bandeyri Pay and Fahipay will be accepted until the last day of Ramadan.

For those unable or unwilling to use online payment methods, provisions have been made for in-person payments and special arrangements have also been established for senior citizens. With the Government declaring the last ten days of Ramadan as public holidays, the Zakat House has released details for over-the-counter collections. 

Over-the-counter collections will be available at designated locations, with the following timings:

On the islands, local councils will oversee the acceptance of Fitr Zakat in cash, ensuring accessibility for all individuals.

The amount payable for Fitr Zakat varies based on the type of staple food chosen for the contribution:

Fitr Zakat is a mandatory charitable contribution intended for eligible recipients, observed since the second year of Hijra alongside Ramadan fasting.