The Maldives Zakat House recorded a 13.9 per cent increase in wealth zakat (Zakat al-Mal) collections during the third quarter of 2026 compared to the corresponding period last year, according to the official figures newly released by the Maldives Zakat House.
Between July and September 2026, the statutory body collected MVR 29,856,552 in total contributions. The figure represents an increase of roughly MVR 3.64 million over the MVR 26,217,898.70 received during the third quarter of 2025.
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During the same three-month window, the authority disbursed MVR 15,306,546.64 in financial aid across several designated beneficiary groups.
The agency allocated the largest share of this expenditure—MVR 9.08 million—to the Fi-Sabilillah category, which covers public-interest initiatives and Islamic causes. It distributed a further MVR 5.46 million directly to individuals registered under the poor and needy categories (Faqir and Miskin).
The Zakat House noted that these figures reflect data drawn from the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises’ SAP accounting system, adding that subsequent ledger adjustments or late postings may modify the final totals.
