The UAE Council for Islamic Affairs announced official rates for Zakat Al Fitr, Fidyah, Kaffarah, and iftar meals for Ramadan 2026, corresponding to 1447 Hijri. These set values aim to bring clarity and fairness for donors and beneficiaries nationwide. Zakat Al Fitr is set at 2.5 kg of rice or its cash equivalent of Dh25 per person. Every eligible Muslim must pay this to support the needy before Eid. Fidyah for those unable to fast is fixed at 3.25 kg of wheat or barley or Dh20 in cash per day. The same Dh20 rate applies to Fidyah feeding cases. For prohibited acts during Hajj or Umrah, Fidyah is Dh120, to be shared among six beneficiaries. Iftar meals for fasting individuals must be at least Dh20 per meal. Kaffarah for breaking fasts or vows is Dh1,200 per day, shared by 60 needy people at Dh20 each. Kaffarah for broken oaths is Dh200, distributed among 10 beneficiaries. These rates come from detailed market studies by the council with the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, including supplier consultations and price surveys across all Emirates. The council said standardising these amounts will improve charity work’s efficiency, transparency, and fairness. Zakat Al Fitr should be paid after Fajr prayer on Eid day and before sunset. Early payment is allowed to avoid crowding. Payments after sunset count as make-up payments (Qada). Cash payments are allowed, following the Prophet Muhammad’s tradition of monetary substitutes for food, as cash often better meets today’s needs. Donors are urged to pay Zakat, Fidyah, and Kaffarah via authorised bodies like the Zakat Fund under the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments, Emirates Red Crescent, and certified charity centres. The announcement ended with prayers for a blessed Ramadan and successful charitable giving across the UAE.