
Fidya is a charitable payment required when a person is unable to fast during Ramadan due to a valid reason, such as chronic illness or old age, and they are not expected to make up the missed fasts later.
For every fast missed, one person in need must be fed.
If you are unable to fast this Ramadan, you can pay your Fidya online and fulfil your religious obligation while supporting vulnerable families facing hardship.
The Fidya amount is based on the cost of feeding one person for one day.
The cost of Fidya in 2026 is £5.00 per missed fast.
Number of missed fasts × £5.00 = total Fidya due
For example:
Your Fidya provides essential food to families struggling with poverty and food insecurity.
You must pay Fidya if:
If your illness is temporary and you expect to recover, you must make up the missed fasts instead of paying Fidya.
When you donate your Fidya:

Fidya is a charitable payment required when a person is unable to fast during Ramadan due to a valid reason, such as chronic illness or old age, and they are not expected to make up the missed fasts later.
For every fast missed, one person in need must be fed.
If you are unable to fast this Ramadan, you can pay your Fidya online and fulfil your religious obligation while supporting vulnerable families facing hardship.
The Fidya amount is based on the cost of feeding one person for one day.
The cost of Fidya in 2026 is £5.00 per missed fast.
Number of missed fasts × £5.00 = total Fidya due
For example:
Your Fidya provides essential food to families struggling with poverty and food insecurity.
You must pay Fidya if:
If your illness is temporary and you expect to recover, you must make up the missed fasts instead of paying Fidya.
When you donate your Fidya: