FIDYA & KAFFARA
Purify and complete your Ramadan fast by coming to the aid of those in need.
Ramadan: WHAT ARE FIDYA AND KAFFARA?
In Islamic tradition, Fidya and Kaffara are compensatory or expiatory donations for days of fasting missed during the month of Ramadan. These donations are given out as meals to feed those who need them most 🧡.
Fidya applies to people who are unable to fast or to make up the missed days, such as people who are ill, and pregnant or breastfeeding women.
In this case, Fidya, which comes to €9 per day, means feeding one person in need for each day of fasting missed 🍚.
For example, for 30 missed days, the Fidya comes to €270.
Kaffara, on the other hand, is the expiatory donation for days of fasting missed deliberately. In this case, you must feed 60 people in need, or fund the equivalent of those 60 meals. For example, for 2 missed days, the Kaffara comes to €1,080.
Fidya comes to €9 per meal. Kaffara comes to €9 x 60, i.e. €540 per missed day of fasting.
(*Amount set in 2026 by the major Muslim federations).
The benefits
PEACE OF MIND
Your donations are sent to the field and distributed as food
JOY
Bring joy to the hearts of vulnerable people
PURIFICATION
Make up for your missed days of fasting with a compensatory or expiatory donation
SOLIDARITY
Strengthen the bonds of brotherhood by sharing your wealth with those in need.
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Fidya & Kaffara - Ramadan 2026
why entrust it to LIFE?
By entrusting your Fidya or Kaffara to LIFE now, you make up for your missed days of fasting while helping to distribute hot meals to people living in extreme hardship.
Frequently asked questions
Who has to pay Fidya?
Anyone who is unable to fast because of a permanent illness, old age or another condition that permanently prevents them from making up the missed days. This compensation helps people living in hardship.
Who has to pay Kaffara?
Anyone who has deliberately broken their Ramadan fast without a valid reason must pay Kaffara. This expiation means either fasting for 60 consecutive days or feeding 60 people in need 🙏.
How do I pay my Fidya or Kaffara with LIFE?
You can donate directly on our secure platform. LIFE makes sure your Fidya or Kaffara feeds those who need it most, especially during Ramadan 🧡. Donate now.
Who benefits from my donation?
Your Fidya / Kaffara allows us to distribute hot meals to people living in extreme hardship 🍚.
Is my donation secure?
Rest assured, you can make your donation in complete safety 👌.
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Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, by donating through LIFE you can benefit from French tax relief of 66% of your donation (up to 20% of your taxable income in France). For example, a €100 donation really costs you only €34 after tax relief.
Will I receive a tax receipt?
You will receive an annual tax receipt early next year, allowing you to deduct up to 66% of your donation from your income tax. So a €100 donation actually costs you only €34 after tax relief.
Can I trust you?
LIFE is a non-profit association under the French law of 1901, registered under no. 51447004600046 with NAF code 8899B. Our accounts are certified every year by a sworn statutory auditor, and our annual activity and financial reports can be viewed here.
When does Ramadan 2026 begin?
Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin around Wednesday 17 February 2026, subject to the sighting of the crescent moon on the Night of Doubt. This date may vary slightly depending on sighting conditions. Ramadan is a time of fasting, spirituality and sharing for Muslims all over the world. Donate for Ramadan 2026.
What is the deadline for paying Zakat al-Fitr?
Zakat al-Fitr must be paid before the Eid al-Fitr prayer, which marks the end of Ramadan. For Ramadan 2026, the Eid prayer is expected to take place on Friday 20 March 2026, subject to moon sighting. We recommend paying it in the last days of Ramadan, so that your contribution reaches people in need in time for them to celebrate Eid with dignity 🫶. You can pay your Zakat al-Fitr here.
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