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Where Most Needed
Whether it's families who are struggling with severe poverty, orphans and widows who have lost their main breadwinner or victims of conflict and disaster, our local experts will ensure your Qurbani reaches those most in need across the days of Eid. Give your Greatest Sacrifice today.
Lowest Priced
This year, impoverished families are struggling to put food on the table – and your Qurbani is their only chance to enjoy a meal with meat. Our lowest price Qurbani in India is just £30. Order now before quotas are filled!
Emergency Locations
Our Ummah is being tested like never before. We have seen millions of our brothers and sisters across the world affected by conflict, climate change and natural disasters in the last year alone. Global food shortages and inflation are pushing many families to the brink of starvation and famine and child malnutrition is a growing problem in emergency zones like Somalia, Yemen and Afghanistan.
Your Qurbani will bring hope to our suffering brothers and sisters, ensuring they have nutritious food on blessed Eid.
All Locations
We carry out Qurbanis in 24 locations, distributing to orphans and widows first, as well as refugees and war-torn communities. Our teams will ensure your Qurbani reaches those most in need on the days of Eid. Locations are removed once the quota is filled, so please don't delay!
Give your Greatest Sacrifice today.
UK Qurbani
We have partnered with Hill Farm Finest to deliver organic grass-fed halal Qurbani to your door. Each Qurbani is slaughtered stun-free, vacuum packaged for freshness, with two-thirds couriered to your home and one-third used to feed homeless and vulnerable through our Open Kitchens across the UK.
Please note, this offer is open to UK donors only.
What is Qurbani?
The word ‘Qurbani’ comes from ‘qurban’, rooted in the Arabic word ‘qurb’, meaning ‘nearness’. It is offered to draw closer to Allah (swt) and seek His pleasure. Each year during Dhul Hijjah, on the day of Eid Al-Adha, Muslims slaughter a goat, sheep, cow, or camel to honour Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail for the sake of Allah.
The meat is then shared with family and with those in need. Muslim Hands distributes this meat in over 25 countries—often providing the only meat families eat all year.
Giving Qurbani is highly recommended and obligatory in the Hanafi school for those who can afford it. Specific rules apply regarding the type, health, and treatment of the animal, as well as how the sacrifice is performed. For answers to all your Qurbani questions in one place, check out Rules of Qurbani: All your Questions Answered.
When you give Qurbani with Muslim Hands, the meat will be distributed to those most in need, nourishing them during the days of Eid al-Adha and beyond, and bringing them joy in these hard times. Meanwhile, the essence of your offering will reach Allah – so we urge you to give a sacrifice truly worthy of this status, according to your means.
What is a Sunnah/Prophetic Qurbani?
The Prophet (saw) used to offer an additional sacrifice on behalf of those in his Ummah who couldn't afford to give Qurbani themselves. With so many of our Ummah in need around the world, what better time to revive this Sunnah and double your impact? It's super easy with Muslim Hands...just add another Qurbani to your cart.
Check the FAQs below to learn more about how Muslim Hands distributes Qurbani meat.
‘Their meat will not reach Allah, nor will their blood, but what reaches Him is piety from you.’
[The Noble Qur’an, 22:37]
When is Qurbani 2025 or Eid Al Adha 2025?
Qurbani, otherwise known as Eid Al Adha, will start from Friday, June 6, to Sunday, June 8, corresponding to the 10th to 12th days of Dhul Hijjah. These are the designated days for offering the sacrifice, following the Eid prayer on the first day. The sacrifice should take place after the Eid prayer on the first day. Dates may vary slightly depending on local moon sightings, so it’s best to confirm with your local mosque closer to the time.
When is Dhul Hijjah 2025?
The sacred month of Dhul Hijjah begins on the night of 28th May this year, depending on moon sightings. What to know how to make the most of this blessed time? Check out our Best Ten Days tool or head to our resource space to learn all about maximising the rewards of Dhul Hijjah, even if you can't join Hajj this year.
Our Qurbani Process is ethical
Our Qurbani process is carefully managed to ensure it follows Shariah guidelines, meets regulatory and animal welfare standards, and delivers high-quality, halal meat. From selecting suitable animals to carrying out the sacrifice and distributing the meat, every step is checked to make sure the process is ethical, compliant, and meets the needs of those receiving it. We source our animals from local farmers to boost the local economies. We sacrifice the animals after Eid prayer following Islamic guidelines, and deliver fresh meat, never canned, never frozen.
- Q. Who needs to offer Qurbani?
- Q. When should I donate my Qurbani?
- Q. How important is it to give my Qurbani?
- Q. Can you give Qurbani for someone else?
- Q. Should I give the names of all the people who are giving this Qurbani?
- Q. What is a Sunnah Qurbani?
- Q. Is Qurbani part of Zakat?
- Q. When will my Qurbani be distributed?
- Q. Which animals do Muslim Hands provide for sacrifice?
- Q. How much is Qurbani per family?
- Q. I am not sure where to give my Qurbani, what do you recommend?
- Q. What should I do if I missed my Qurbani?
- Q. When will I receive the meat from my UK Qurbani?
The Hanafi school states that any adult, sane Muslim who possesses the Nisab value must give a Qurbani. So if you are eligible to pay Zakat, you need to offer a Qurbani.
The Maliki and Hanbali schools state that the person responsible for the household can make the Qurbani on their behalf.
However, in many households today, it is not uncommon to have two or more people who pay Zakat. The best and safest option is for a Qurbani to be offered for each person eligible for giving Zakat.
Eid al-Adha is expected to fall on the 7th or 8th of June 2025.
To ensure your Qurbani is carried out in time and remains valid, we strongly encourage you to give it before these dates.
Qurbani quotas in each location are limited and fill up quickly — so don’t wait.
Give your Qurbani early to avoid missing out.
Qurbani is an obligation on all Muslims who possess wealth above the Nisab value - so if you are eligible to pay Zakat, then you must give a Qurbani.
This annual sacrifice also carries the great meaning of representing the sacrifice that Prophet Ibrahim (as) was prepared to make in honour of our Creator.
Yes, it is permissible to give Qurbani on behalf of someone else. You can pay Qurbani for yourself as well as members of your family, or anyone else. The Prophet (saw) would even give an extra Qurbani on behalf of his Ummah.
It is not mandatory to offer the names of people, when performing their sacrifice. However, if you would like to give names when donating your Qurbani, you can, but please note that our teams performing the sacrifice do not repeat these names during the sacrifical process.
The important thing is the intention that is made when the person is offering the Qurbani.
‘The Prophet (saw) sacrificed for the one who could not sacrifice from his Ummah, one who bore witness to the Oneness of Allah and [his] Prophethood’. [Tabarani and Ahmad]
After fulfilling his personal obligation, the Prophet (saw) gave an additional Qurbani on behalf of the Muslims who could not afford to do so. We encourage all of our donors to revive this forgotten Sunnah and help more needy people.
No, Qurbani is a separate ritual from Zakat. However, anyone who is eligible for Zakat (any adult, sane Muslim who possesses the Nisab value) must also give a Qurbani, in accordance with the Hanafi school.
Muslim Hands works hard to ensure that the meat from your Qurbani is distributed to those in need during the days of Eid al-Adha.
We choose the sacrificial animals based on their availability and value in each location. Whether this is a sheep, goat or a share in a cow, the reward for your Qurbani will be the same. For more details on each location, please contact 0115 911 7222.
One Qurbani is either a small animal, such as a goat, or a share in a larger animal, like a cow. Neither is more rewardable i.e. both fulfil your obligation.
The price of each animal will vary country to country. See our full list of locations above for more details.
This year we are offering Qurbani in emergency zones including Afghanistan, Yemen, Palestine, Kashmir (India), Somalia, Sudan, Türkiye, Syria and the Rohingya refugee camps. You can give your Qurbani to the victims of these conflict and disaster zones to help those in urgent need.
Alternatively, our ‘Where Most Needed’ option ensures that your Qurbani reaches those who need it most on the days of Eid.
You must make up for missing the Qurbani by offering the market value of one sheep/goat to the poor. You can do this through Muslim Hands.
As Eid day is likely to be on Friday, June 6th, or Saturday, June 7th, the Qurbani sacrifice will be carried out on the subsequent days. Therefore, UK Qurbani meat will be delivered to your door on Tuesday, June 10th.
The Sunnah Qurbani
The Prophet (saw) would offer an extra Qurbani on behalf of Muslims who couldn’t afford to. By offering a second Sunnah Qurbani, you will be doubling your impact and feeding more people during the blessed days of Eid al-Adha. Don’t miss out on these rewards!
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Established in 1993, Muslim Hands is an aid agency and NGO helping those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disaster in over 20 countries worldwide.