Ramadan Allowance to Be Disbursed Before February 20

The Ministry of Finance and Planning has announced that the Ramadan allowance for 1446 AH will be disbursed before February 20, 2025.

According to a circular issued by the ministry, all relevant offices must adhere to the official procedures for distributing the allowance. The key points outlined include:

- MVR 3,000 must be provided to every Muslim employee under the Employment Act.

- Employees with multiple jobs will receive the allowance only from their primary workplace.

- Employees on scholarship (pay leave) or no-pay leave at the start of Ramadan will not be eligible. However, those returning to work during Ramadan will receive a pro-rated amount.

Offices must upload and process the funds in the Public Accounting System by February 18.

With Ramadan expected to begin on March 1, the government aims to ensure the allowance is disbursed on time for eligible employees.