The Udhiya is performed during the three days of Eid al-Adha — on the 10th, 11th, and 12th of Dhul Hijjah.

To ensure your Qurbani is carried out on time, it’s best to donate before Eid begins or as early as possible on the first day of Eid.

If you donate on the second or third day of Eid, the Udhiya will still be performed within the remaining Eid days, but early donation helps guarantee timely fulfillment and wider distribution to those in need.

• Sheep and goats are at least one year in age (enough for one person’s Qurbani).
• Cows or buffalo at least two years in age (enough for seven people’s Qurbani).
• Camels of at least five years of age (enough for seven people’s Qurbani).

In addition, all animals must be healthy and free of disease, including the following conditions:

• They must not be blind, one-eyed or have lost a third (or more) of their sight.
• They cannot be missing a third (or more) of their ear or tail, either through loss or since birth.
• Their horn(s) cannot be broken off from their root.
• They must not have a lame leg that is sufficiently weak that they are unable to walk on it.
• They cannot be excessively thin or lean.
• They must be able to walk themselves to the site of the slaughter.
• They cannot be toothless or missing over half their teeth.
• There is no preference between male or female Qurbani animals.

The animals are treated gently and with care. Read our blog here to learn more about how animals are treated in the process.

The meat is distributed freshly cut to families. The weight distributed per family depends on the size of the family.

To ensure that all those in need in a particular region are looked after on Eid, we distribute the Udhiya in accordance with the needs of each region throughout the continent.

As livestock is currently unavailable in Gaza, Qurbani will be performed outside the region. The meat will be frozen and canned following strict safety and quality standards. These meals will be securely stored and delivered to Gaza as soon as aid routes reopen. Your Qurbani will be ready to reach those who need it most— at the earliest safe opportunity.