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Executive Summary
As of March 2026, the specific official rate for Fitrana (also known as Sadaqa e Fitr or Zakat al Fitr) for the 1447H Ramadan season in Saudi Arabia has not yet been formally released by the national donation platform, ehsan.sa. However, preliminary data from various regional charities and Arabic news outlets indicates a standard rate of SAR 20 per person.
International scholarly bodies, such as Markaz Ahlo Sunnat Wal Jamat in Pakistan, provide a slightly broader range of SAR 15 to SAR 25. Historically, the rate has fluctuated between SAR 20 and SAR 30 over the past three years. Donors are advised to monitor official channels during the final ten days of Ramadan for the final government-sanctioned figure.
Ehsan.sa
It appears the collection of Fitrana (Sadqa e Fitr) has not yet started on ehsan.sa, the official website for donation collection in Saudi Arabia; therefore, the official rate is not yet known. You can check this link again in the last 10 days of Ramadan: زكاة الفطر – منصة إحسان
Arabic News and Donation Websites
As per various Arabic news websites, the amount of Fitrana (Sadqa e Fitr) for Saudi Arabia for Ramadan 2026 – 1447H is SAR 20 per person.
| Organization / Source | Reported Rate |
|---|---|
| Al-Ihsan Charity | SAR 20 |
| Al-Bir Society (store.albr.sa) | SAR 20 |
| Annahar-news.com | SAR 20 |
- Abha Charity begins receiving Zakat al-Fitr for the year 1447 AH — بر أبها تبدأ استقبال زكاة الفطر للعام 1447هـ – annahar-news.com: SAR 20
- Zakat al-Fitr (Al-Shaalan Rice) – Al-Ihsan Charity — زكاة الفطر ( أرز الشعلان ) جمعية الإحسان – ehsan.org.sa: SAR 20
- Zakat al-Fitr — زكاة الفطر – store.albr.sa: SAR 20
Markaz Ahlo Sunnat Wal Jamat, Sargodha, Pakistan
As per Markaz Ahlo Sunnat Wal Jamat, Sargodha, the amount of Fitrana (Sadqa e Fitr) for Ramadan 2026 – 1447H is SAR 15 to SAR 25 per person.
Q&A
Q. What is the status of the official Fitrana rate on the Ehsan.sa platform as of early March 2026?
A. As of March 6, 2026, the collection of Fitrana had not yet commenced on the official Ehsan.sa website. Consequently, the official government-sanctioned rate was not yet known or published at that time.
Q. According to various Arabic news and donation websites, what is the reported amount for Fitrana per person in 2026?
A. Several Arabic news and charity websites, including Abha Charity and Al-Ihsan Charity, reported the amount to be SAR 20 per person. This figure was cited specifically for the 1447H (2026) Ramadan.
Q. When does the official donation platform, Ehsan.sa, typically suggest users check for the updated official rate?
A. The platform advises donors to check the official link for Zakat al-Fitr updates during the final period of the holy month. Specifically, the source suggests revisiting the site in the last 10 days of Ramadan.
Q. Identify the charity organization based in Abha and its involvement in the 2026 Fitrana collection.
A. The Abha Charity (بر أبها) is the organization mentioned as having begun the process of receiving Zakat al-Fitr for the year 1447 AH. Their reported rate for the 2026 Ramadan was SAR 20.
Q. What is the Islamic Hijri year corresponding to the 2026 Ramadan period mentioned in the text?
A. The year 2026 in the Gregorian calendar corresponds to the Islamic Hijri year 1447H. The text uses these dates interchangeably when discussing the scheduled Fitrana rates.
Glossary of Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1447H | The Islamic Hijri year corresponding to the 2026 Gregorian calendar year. |
| Abha Charity | A charitable organization (بر أبها) that began receiving Zakat al-Fitr for the 1447 AH season at a rate of SAR 20. |
| Al-Ihsan Charity | A donation entity (ehsan.org.sa) that facilitates Fitrana payments, specifically mentioning rice as a standard for the SAR 20 rate. |
| Ehsan.sa | The official national platform for donation collection in Saudi Arabia. |
| Fitrana | Also known as Sadaqa e Fitr or Zakat al Fitr; a mandatory charitable contribution given before the Eid al-Fitr prayer at the end of Ramadan. |
| Markaz Ahlo Sunnat Wal Jamat | A religious center in Sargodha, Pakistan, that provides estimated Fitrana rates for residents in Saudi Arabia. |
| Ramadan | The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. |
| SAR | The Saudi Riyal, the official currency of Saudi Arabia used to calculate and pay Fitrana. |
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