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Gold is part of weddings, festivals and family milestones all over the world. These short guides explain what to check before you buy — in the context of the occasions your family knows. General guidance about buying gold — not religious or financial advice.
Muslim families
Weddings and mahr, Eid gifts, Ramadan, zakat and family savings.
24K gold today in the UAE: AED 463.74 per gram · 22K: AED 425.10 per gram
Gold and zakat: what to work out
A practical way to value your gold each year.
- Many scholars use about 85 g of gold as the zakat threshold (nisab)
- The usual rate is 2.5% of the gold's value on your zakat date
- Scholars differ on worn jewellery — ask your own scholar
Mahr and wedding gold
Agree it clearly and keep it in writing.
- Write down the weight and karat that was agreed
- Buy with a receipt in the bride's name where that is the plan
- Check the hallmark and ask about buy-back terms
Eid gold shopping, calmly
Avoid the last-day rush and the rush prices.
- Shops get busy in the last days of Ramadan: go early
- Settle weight and making charge before the price
- Many scholars say gold bought for cash should be settled on the spot — ask yours
Customs differ between families and regions — these guides are general information about buying gold, not religious rulings or financial advice. Gold calculator · Daily gold news & reports
