AZE.US
As Ramadan comes to an end in Azerbaijan, the recommended amount of fitr zakat this year has been set at 10 to 15 manats per person for those who are able to pay, according to guidance linked to the 2026 fatwa of the Caucasus Muslim Board’s Council of Qadis.
Fitr zakat is traditionally given at the end of Ramadan and is intended to help poor and financially struggling families ahead of Eid al-Fitr. Local religious guidance says it should ideally be paid on the eve of the holiday and delivered before the Eid prayer, though it may also be given later in the day if needed.
The amount is calculated based on the value of staple food products. In classical practice, fitr zakat was often given in food such as wheat, barley, rice or dates. Today in Azerbaijan, it is commonly converted into cash, which many believers consider more practical because it allows the recipient to decide what they need most.
Religious guidance cited in Azerbaijani media says the payment should go to people in genuine need, including low-income households, debt-burdened individuals and those unable to meet basic daily expenses. Those who cannot cover their own basic needs are generally not expected to pay it.
The 10-15 manat range is presented as a recommendation rather than a rigid fixed fee, with the exact amount depending on a person’s means and on which staple goods are used as the basis for calculation.