Zakat collections increased by 13.9 percent in the third quarter of 2026, reaching a total of 29.8 million
9 ނޮވެމްބަރު 2026 | ހޯމަ 09:48Zakat on Wealth collections reached MVR 29.8 million in the third quarter of this year, marking a 13.9 percent increase compared to the same period last year. During this timeframe, the Maldives Zakat House disbursed MVR 15.3 million across various categories, with the largest expenditures allocated to the poor and needy, as well as those striving in the cause of Allah (Fi-Sabilillah).
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The Maldives Zakat House has announced a 13.9 percent increase in Zakat collections during the third quarter of 2026.
According to the third-quarter statistical report released by the Maldives Zakat House, MVR 29.86 million was collected as Zakat al-Mal during the third quarter of 2026. This represents a 13.9 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Statistics released for the period from July to September this year show that a total of MVR 29,856,552 was collected as Zakat al-Mal. This marks an increase of approximately MVR 3.64 million compared to the MVR 26,217,898.70 received during the third quarter of last year.
During this period, the Maldives Zakat House distributed a total of MVR 15.3 million in Zakat assistance across various eligible categories.
The largest portion of the aid, totaling 9.08 million Rufiyaa, was allocated to the "Fi-Sabilillah" (for the cause of Allah) category. Additionally, 5.46 million Rufiyaa was distributed to the poor and needy.
