Zakat ul Fitr is an obligatory charity that is paid by every able-bodied Muslim before Eid al-Fitr. It is meant to provide assistance to those in need and promote equality in society. In this blog post, we will discuss how to calculate Zakat ul Fitr in 2023.

What is Zakat ul Fitr?

Zakat ul Fitr is a charitable donation that is given by Muslims during the month of Ramadan. It is a small amount of money that is paid on behalf of every member of the family, including children, and is intended to provide assistance to those in need during the festive season of Eid al-Fitr. The amount of Zakat ul Fitr is fixed and is calculated based on the local prices of staple food items.

What is the measurement of Zakatul Fitr in Nigeria?

The measurement of Zakat ul Fitr in Nigeria for the year 2023, as announced by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), is N500 (Five Hundred Naira) per person.

This means that every able-bodied Muslim in Nigeria is required to pay N500 as Zakat ul Fitr on behalf of themselves and every member of their family, including children, before Eid al-Fitr.

The amount is intended to provide assistance to those in need and promote equality in society. It is important to note that the measurement of Zakat ul Fitr may vary depending on the local prices of staple food items in different regions or countries.

Calculating Zakat ul Fitr in Nigeria in 2023

To calculate the amount of Zakat ul Fitr in Nigeria in 2023, we need to determine the local price of the staple food item that is used to calculate the amount of Zakat ul Fitr. The staple food item that is commonly used in Nigeria is grains, such as rice, wheat, or corn.

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has announced that the Zakat ul Fitr for 2023 will be N500 (Five Hundred Naira) per person. This is equivalent to approximately 1.2 US dollars based on the current exchange rate.

This means that every Muslim in Nigeria is required to pay N500 as Zakat ul Fitr on behalf of themselves and every member of their family, including children.

It is important to note that Zakat ul Fitr should be paid before Eid al-Fitr and should be given to a trustworthy person or organization that will distribute the charity to those in need.

Zakat ul Fitr is an important obligation that is meant to promote equality and provide assistance to those in need during the festive season of Eid al-Fitr. The amount of Zakat ul Fitr is fixed and is calculated based on the local prices of staple food items. To calculate the amount of Zakat ul Fitr in 2023, you need to determine the value of one saa’ of food in your local currency and then calculate the cost of 2.5 kilograms of that food item.

It is important to pay Zakat ul Fitr before Eid al-Fitr and to give it to a trustworthy person or organization that will distribute the charity to those in need.