The Maldives Zakat Housing has begun distributing food staples collected as Zakat- al-Fitr at Aminiya school, while the opportunity to pay Zakat was opened on March 31, with the deadline of submission being April 9.
Zakat Housing revealed Zakat-al-Fitr provision to be facilitated on April 8 and April 9 respectively. Subsequently, distribution will take place from 1100hrs to 1600hrs and again from 2030hrs to 2230hrs on April 8. Additionally, Zakat is to be allocated from 1100hrs to 1530hrs with an additional distribution period from 2030hrs to 2230hrs on April 9.
Notably, Zakat-al-Fitr is to be distributed to those registered under the Registry for the Poor and Needy in Male' City.
Zakat Housing revealed that Zakat-al-Fitr would be collected on weekends from 1300hrs to 1600hrs, with extended collection hours until 1800hrs on April 9. For residents of Male' City, Zakat-al-Fitr in the form of wheat will be collected at Aminiya School hall. Meanwhile, arrangements for collection in islands will be determined by the respective island councils.
Additionally, Individuals paying Zakat in terms of wheat are required to provide an equivalent of 2.4kg per person of the type of wheat consumed by their household. Zakat-al-Fitr will be accepted in the form of wheat, rice, Thailand rice, Basmati rice, red rice, wheat, and wheat flour.
Zakat al-Fitr, obligatory for all Muslims, is intended for those in need of financial assistance after the Holy month of Ramadan. It is mandated in the second year of Hijra and applies to all members of the Muslim community, regardless of age or status. However, certain conditions must be met, including having enough funds to provide for dependents with food and basic essentials on the day and night of Eid.