Islamic Ministry begins accepting Fitr Zakat in food staples

Islamic Ministry has commenced accepting Fitr Zakat in staples as of Sunday.

As per the Ministry, Fitr Zakat will be accepted in staples at Aminiyya School hall (Lily Magu gate).

Zakat will be accepted on all days except Fridays and Saturdays from 13:00pm to 16:00pm starting today onwards till April 8.

Meanwhile, on April 9^th, Zakat will be accepted from 13:00pm to 18:00pm.

Staples accepted as Fitr Zakar include normal rice, Thailand white rice, basmati rice, red rice, normal flour, and atta flour.

MVR 1.5 million was collected as Fitr Zakat within the first 10 days of this Ramadan.