Who is required to pay fidyah?

Who is required to pay fidyah?

Below is person who required to pay fidyah:
1. Individuals who are chronically ill.
2. Elderly people who are unable to fast.
3. Pregnant people.
4. Breastfeeding women who are concerned about the safety of their children.
5. Travelers.
6. Sick people.
7. People who did not make up the fasts in the year they were missed.
8. Person who delayed making up the fasts (qada’).
9. People who have died.
Reference: Al-Ramli, Nihayat al-Muhtaj, Volume 3, p. 192-193.

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