How Much is Fidyah UK

Current Fidyah rate: £5 per day. This feeds one poor person. Calculate your total and pay online.

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The Fidyah amount in the UK for 2025 is £5 per missed fast. This amount represents the cost of feeding one poor person for one day. Fidyah applies only when fasting in Ramadan is permanently impossible due to chronic illness or old age and there is no ability to make up the fasts later.

To calculate your total Fidyah, multiply £5 by the number of days you cannot fast. If you miss 10 fasts, the total is £50. If you miss the full month of 30 days, the total is £150. The calculation is fixed and simple. Accuracy matters because each missed fast carries a separate obligation.

Fidyah is not the same as Qada or Kaffarah. Qada applies when fasts can be made up later, such as after temporary illness, pregnancy, or travel. Kaffarah applies when a fast is deliberately broken without a valid reason and carries a much higher requirement. Fidyah applies only to permanent inability. Choosing the correct ruling protects your duty.

Fidyah payments provide direct food support. Meals reach people who struggle to secure daily nutrition. During Ramadan, food insecurity increases and demand rises. United Nations data confirms millions rely on food aid for survival. Fidyah ensures the poor receive their right while those unable to fast remain included in responsibility.

Many UK Muslims choose to pay through Hayat Aid to ensure correct use. Funds are allocated specifically for food provision. Payments are processed securely. Distribution focuses on eligible recipients only. Reporting provides clarity.

You may pay Fidyah daily or as one total payment. Many prefer to pay early in Ramadan so meals reach people throughout the month. What matters is full payment for each missed fast.

The answer is clear. £5 per day. One missed fast. One person fed.

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FAQs

What is Fidyah

Fidyah is a required payment for Muslims who cannot fast in Ramadan due to permanent illness or old age and have no hope of making up the missed fasts.

Who must pay Fidyah

Fidyah applies to those who are permanently unable to fast. It does not apply to temporary illness, pregnancy, or travel if missed fasts can be made up later.

How much is Fidyah per fast

Fidyah equals the cost of feeding one poor person for one day. In the UK, this amount is set annually by charities based on local food costs.

When should Fidyah be paid

Fidyah should be paid during Ramadan if possible. It can also be paid before or after Ramadan once it is clear fasting is not possible.

Who can receive Fidyah

Fidyah must go to poor and needy people who qualify to receive food or its equivalent. It cannot be given to family members you are responsible for.

Can I pay Fidyah online

Yes. Many people choose to pay through Hayat Aid so the payment reaches eligible recipients quickly and is used to provide food to those in need.