Zakat Fitrah rates for Ramadan 1446H/2025

1. The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) stipulates that the Zakat Fitrah rates for Ramadan 1446H/2025 are S$5.00 (normal rate) and S$7.90 (higher rate) per person.

2. Zakat Fitrah, an obligatory contribution for all Muslims during Ramadan, is determined by the MUIS Fitrah Committee¹ based on the country's staple food, rice. The rates are derived from the median price of 2.3kg of rice in two grades — normal and higher² — as generally consumed by the local Muslim community.

3. MUIS introduced the two-tier Zakat Fitrah rate in 2005 to accommodate Muslims who wish to contribute more than the normal rate, particularly those who consume higher-grade or premium rice. Contributors may choose the rate that best aligns with their daily consumption. This careful approach ensures that all Muslims can fulfil their religious obligations while effectively supporting those in need within the community.

4. In establishing this year's rates, the committee conducted comprehensive checks on rice prices from November 2024 to January 2025. While normal-grade rice prices remained stable, higher-grade rice prices saw a significant increase of over 3%.

5. To reflect current market conditions, the committee has maintained the normal Zakat Fitrah rate while adjusting the higher rate for premium rice options. This balanced approach ensures market fairness while enabling Muslims to fulfil their religious obligation according to their rice consumption preferences.

6. Zakat Fitrah must be fulfilled during the month of Ramadan and before the Hari Raya Aidilfitri prayers. Muslims are advised to fulfil their Zakat Fitrah obligation well in advance to avoid congestion at physical Zakat counters or high online traffic periods, ensuring successful completion within the stipulated period.

7. MUIS encourages the public to make their Zakat contributions through official and authorised channels appointed by the Council. These include the Zakat Singapore website (www.zakat.sg) and our extensive network of Amil or authorised collection centres. For a comprehensive list of these centres, visit the Zakat website (www.zakat.sg/locations) or refer to the attached Annex A. By using these verified channels, contributors can ensure the security of their transactions and the proper allocation of their contributions to all eight asnaf (categories of Zakat recipients).

More Self-Service Kiosks Deployed for Zakat Contributions

8. As part of ongoing efforts to facilitate the Muslim community in adopting digital solutions, MUIS is expanding its Self-Service Kiosk initiative to 13 more mosques, bringing the total to 49 locations. This expansion more than triples the availability of kiosks since the 2023 pilot in 16 mosques.

9. The self-service kiosks at mosques allow congregants to make digital payments using their debit cards for various religious obligations. These include Zakat Harta, Zakat Fitrah, fidyah, and kaffarah payments, as well as donations to mosques (OurMasjid.SG), madrasahs (OurMadrasah.SG), and Wakaf Masyarakat Singapura (WMS). For kiosk locations, please refer to Annex B or visit the Zakat website. (www.zakat.sg/locations).

Other Digital Payment Modes

10. MUIS has made religious contributions more convenient through online platforms and self-service kiosks, offering flexible payment options and round-the-clock accessibility. These digital methods carry the same spiritual significance as in-person contributions, seamlessly aligning modern technology with our religious obligations.

11. Muslims can fulfil Zakat obligations digitally via the following options:

A.     For both Zakat Fitrah & Zakat Harta

a)  ZakatSG website (www.zakat.sg) using PayNow, NETS QR or Debit Card

b)  DBS iBanking or POSB digibank (under Bills) via website or app

c)   CIMB Clicks

d)  AXS Stations island-wide using NETS or Debit Card

e)  AXS e-Station (www.axs.com.sg) using Debit Card, PayNow, DBS PayLah!, eNETS

f)   AXS m-Station (mobile app) using Debit Card, eNETS, DBS PayLah!, OCBC Digital

g)  Cheque made payable to “Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS)”

B.     For Zakat Harta only

a)  OCBC Al-Wadiah

b)  Monthly instalments via GIRO (download form at www.zakat.sg)

Security Advisory

12. MUIS strongly urges all Zakat contributors to exercise vigilance when fulfilling their Zakat obligations. Users of Zakat.SG may read the relevant cybersecurity alerts and advisories to identify key online security features and reduce the risk of unauthorised solicitations and phishing scams.

Zakat FAQ

13.  For any enquiries on Zakat, the Muslim public is encouraged to utilise the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) repository on AskGov (https://ask.gov.sg/muis?topic=Zakat). For further information, the public may also contact MUIS at 6359 1199 (Hotline) or email info@muis.gov.sg.

¹The current Fitrah Committee is chaired by President of MUIS, and members include Mufti of Singapore as well as community leaders and senior Asatizah.

²Higher-grade rice includes premium varieties such as Thai hom mali, basmati and brown rice.

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura

Annex A - List of Authorised Zakat Collection Centres

Annex B - Location of Self-Service Kiosks