Zakat Affairs Department Details Zakat Al-Fitr Calculation per Individual
Doha — The Zakat Affairs Department at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has set Zakat Al-Fitr at QR15 per person this year.
Ahmed Jaber Al-Jarboui, head of the Zakat Services Department, presented the calculation approach to the public.
Calculation method
The department bases the amount on the Prophetic Sa’a, roughly 2.5 kilograms of staple food.
Authorities review local markets and use the average rice price as the benchmark.
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Religious and social purpose
Zakat Al-Fitr is mandatory for every capable Muslim. It covers the person and their dependents.
The payment purifies the fasting person and helps the poor celebrate Eid without need.
Distribution and payment channels
The department urges early payment to ensure timely distribution before the Eid prayer.
- Official ministry website.
- Dedicated smart application.
- Collection points in malls and markets.
Using official channels provides institutional transparency. Contributions are directed to the most vulnerable families.
Call to action
Al-Jarboui reminded citizens and residents to observe the designated timeframe for donations.
Early contributions enable equitable and organized distribution, and ensure Eid reaches every household.
