DONATE NOW APPEALS OUR WORK GET INVOLVED ABOUT QURBANI 2021 – DONATE ONLINE NOW What is Qurbani? Qurbani means sacrifice. Every year during the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, Muslims around the world slaughter an animal – a goat, sheep, cow or camel – to reflect the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail, for the sake of God. In 2021, Qurbani distributions will continue despite the global pandemic. After the animal has been sacrificed, its meat is then distributed to those most in need. You can also find out more about how Islamic Relief distributes Qurbani meat in the frequently asked questions below. Giving Qurbani is obligatory for every Muslim who is financially able to do so. There are also Qurbani rules which dictate which animals can be sacrificed, the quality of the life it has led, its health status and guidelines on how the sacrifice must be carried out. Reap the rewards of the 10 best days. Give your Qurbani today. Give Qurbani Online You can simply give Qurbani online by using the below calculator. Islamic Relief conducts Qurbanis around the world, and the prices vary depending on the cost of animals in the local areas where the sacrifice will be carried out. Qurbani Donation Throughout our lives, each and every one of us makes sacrifices to help our friends, family and neighbours. Therefore by sacrificing what we have to help those in need, we offer crucial solidarity and hope. Right now, a staggering 1 in 9 people worldwide are battling chronic hunger. However, there is hope: by giving Qurbani, you can feed a family in need this Eid. The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah (the 10 best days) are the most sacred days of the year, loved by Allah (SWT). Therefore, by giving to Islamic Relief, you can reap the rewards of this blessed month, as Allah (SWT) tells us in the Holy Qur’an: “So turn in prayer towards your Lord and sacrifice.” (108:2) Who is eligible for Qurbani? Islamic Relief has a set criteria and scoring systems in place to determine Qurbani recipients. The scoring system is based on the following criteria: Families who live on less than the minimum income for that particular country Female-headed households Families with disabled and/or elderly persons Children under five years old Pregnant women Breastfeeding mothers Families with little or no access to the market A thorough assessment is therefore carried out by our teams to objectively identify the weighting and priority of each of the above criteria. These are then applied when selecting recipient families to ensure we reach the most vulnerable without bias. Who has to give Qurbani? According to most Muslims, Qurbani is obligatory upon every sane adult Muslim male/female who has wealth in excess to his/her needs. Therefore, normally those who are eligible to pay Zakat are obliged to give Qurbani. When is Qurbani 2021 performed? Qurbani in 2021 will be performed after the Eid Salah in each field office. The slaughter will take place from after the Eid prayer on Eid al-Adha (10th Dhul Hijjah) and ends up to sunset of the 13th Dhul Hijjah. There is a difference of opinion amongst the scholars as to whether Qurbani can be done over three or four days. To respect this difference of opinion, Islamic Relief strives to perform Qurbani in three days. However, we only extend into the fourth day in localities where this is religiously accepted by the local Muslim population. And if there is an operational need for this extra day. If you give a Qurbani on any of these days, the Qurbani will still be carried out in time, as Islamic Relief has already purchased the animals to be slaughtered beforehand. When is Qurbani Eid 2021? Eid al Adha is sometimes referred to as Qurbani Eid, and follows the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Eid prayer on Eid al-Adha (10th Dhul Hijjah), and depending on the country, the celebrations of Eid al Adha can last anywhere between two and four days. The Qurbani (sacrifice) is carried out following the Eid prayers, which are performed in congregation.. How much is Qurbani? How are your prices defined? High Quality – Since Qurbani is an act of worship that is the most beloved to Allah (SWT) during the days of Tashreek, it is important that one offers the best possible offering. Therefore Islamic Relief adopts high quality standards when it comes to selecting the sacrificial animals. Standards cover health, weight (meat yielded) and age. High Standards – We would also like our brothers and sisters around the world to receive the best quality Qurbani because the believer is asked to love for his brother/sister that which he/she loves for him/herself. These high standards therefore come at a higher cost which in turn further supports economic development of our Qurbani farmers. Transporting Qurbani to hard-to-reach areas – Islamic Relief always tries to reach the most vulnerable people in the most remote areas where the communities are hard to reach. However, transporting meat to hard-to-reach rural areas incurs higher transportation costs which in turn affects the Qurbani price. Conflict or disasters can make distribution more difficult and can add to the cost. How much Qurbani should I give? Can I give More than one Qurbani? You may wish to undertake one Qurbani in the UK with Islamic Relief and one abroad as an example and this is permissible. The Prophet (SAW) himself carried out multiple Qurbani for himself and the Ummah. Therefore, many Muslims offer multiple Qurbani on behalf of the Prophet (SAW) and for deceased parents. Qurbani to over three million people Last year alone, your donations enabled us to provide quality meat to over 3.3 million vulnerable people around the world in countries such as Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Syria, as well as impoverished communities right here in the UK. Alhamdulillah, your donations provided a critical source of protein to vulnerable families and individuals across the globe. Here at Islamic Relief, we ensure that only the best quality meat is used – all sacrificed according to Prophetic tradition. We therefore don’t compromise on quality and we deal with local suppliers to help local economies flourish. So as we remember the struggle and dedication of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to sacrifice for the sake of Allah, make your sacrifice with Islamic Relief and support a family in need. Qurbani 2021 – Reap the rewards of the 10 best days. Donate Now. Qurbani 2021 FAQs Here’s a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that you can use for further guidance. Click here for UK Qurbani specific FAQs. How does Islamic Relief select recipients of Qurbani meat? Do I have to perform Qurbani on behalf of my children? Do you need to give all the names of the people who are giving Qurbani? Qurbani meat What types of Qurbani meat does Islamic Relief provide? How is a Qurbani volume decided? Is it a cow or a sheep? How can we really be sure that the Qurbanis we pay for in some of the poorest countries are actually taking place? Payment If I pay for Qurbani on behalf of someone else, will their name be called out at the time of the slaughter? Until when can I make my Qurbani payments? When should we give money for Qurbani? Cost Why does Islamic Relief include an admin charge in its Qurbani pricing? Are all the costs included in the price? How Qurbani is performed How is Qurbani performed at Islamic Relief? Why can’t an animal of our choice be sacrificed? Miscellaneous Questions Can Qurbani meat be sent to my village in a particular country? Can I make my Qurbani donation towards the orphan I’m sponsoring? If someone intends to offer a sacrifice, when should they stop clipping their nails? Can I visit the place where the Qurbani takes place as I will be in the country at that time? Check out this playlist on YouTube to see how our teams on the ground distribute your Qurbani. Qurbani 2021 UK Qurbani Qurbani+: Make your Qurbani go further Videos: Qurbani Distributions Dhul Hijjah: A sacred month Rules of Qurbani Who is Qurbani compulsory for? Eid Qurbani KEEP IN TOUCH, JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Get updates about our life-saving work around the world. I am happy to receive updates from Islamic Relief by email (inc. via social media) and SMS We will always treat your personal information with the utmost care and will keep it private (read our privacy policy). 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