Qurbani - or Udhiya - is a sacrifice that is made in the Islamic month Dhul Hijjah during the celebrations of Eid al Adha.
The sacrifice made is typically a goat, sheep, cow or camel and is reflective of the personal sacrifice that Prophet Ibrahim (S.A.) was prepared to make for the love of Allah (SWT).
The significance of this sacrifice for qurbani in the UK and around the world is that it symbolises all that Prophet Ibrahim (S.A.) was ready to give up - his precious son, and it allows Muslims today to be humbled by this gesture towards God at his will.
‘Indeed, my prayer, my rites of sacrifice, my living and my dying are for Allah, Lord of the worlds.’
The word Qurbani means “a way or means of approaching someone” or “nearness”. It is a way for individual Muslims to approach the level of submission to God shown by the Prophet Ibrahim (S.A) at the moment atop Mount Arafat when he was readying to sacrifice his beloved son.
The Prophet Ibrahim (S.A) was willing to give up that which was precious to him beyond measure, that which could not be replaced, that which had come into his life despite so much in the world around him telling him it would never happen.
The act of Qurbani today is at the heart of Eid al Adha and is a deeply meaningful and important event. Those who give Qurbani are demonstrating their submission to Allah’s (SWT) will, just as Prophet Ibrahim (S.A.) did before them.
What is Eid-al Adha
Eid al Adha is the celebration of the submission to Allah’s (SWT) will that was expressed by the Prophet Ibrahim (S.A).
Against both his own wishes and the temptations of the Devil Shaitan, the Prophet Ibrahim (S.A) took his only son Hazrat Ishmael (A.S) to the top of Mount Arafat to sacrifice him to Allah (SWT). At the last moment, Allah (SWT) performed a miracle, miraculously switching the boy with a beast. Hazrat Ishmael (A.S) was stood beside his father, completely unharmed.
Qurbani Eid is a celebration where Muslims look to refocus their own lives, seeking out Allah’s (SWT) will so that they may submit themselves to it more perfectly. This important occasion goes by many names in other parts of the world. The Festival of the Lamb, the Feast of Sacrifice, the Great Day, the Pilgrimage Feast, the Celebration of Livestock. These terms all contain small fragments of the meaning of what must happen at the end of this celebration: Qurbani.
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The expected date of Eid al Adha is Wednesday, 27th May, 2026. However, the date may vary according to the moon’s sighting of Dhul Hijjah. Qurbani is performed after the Eid prayer on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah and during the following days of Tashreeq.
Qurbani / Udhiya is highly recommended or obligatory for every adult Muslim with wealth exceeding their basic needs (reaching the Nisab threshold). This wealth is measured in gold or silver.
Yes, you can give more than one Qurbani / Udhiya, as the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) also used to give two Qurbani / Udhiya's, one for himself and another for the Muslim Ummah.
Yes. There is no upper limit to the number of Qurbanis you can make. Many donors give one Qurbani for themselves and additional ones for their parents, children, or deceased loved ones. Each additional sacrifice carries its own full reward.
Now give your Qurbani online in less then 5 minutes. Go to the Al Mustafa USA website, pick your animal, select country, and complete payment. Our teams manage sourcing, sacrifice, and distribution process.
Small animals like sheep and goats which are at least one year old are eligible for one person’s Qurbani and large animals such as cows, buffalo or camels which are two years old are eligible for seven people’s Qurbani.
This year, Al Mustafa is carrying out Qurbani in Southern Gaza, close to our Mercy Hub that is currently being built. Animals are sourced and sacrificed locally at approved slaughterhouses under Islamic guidance. The fresh meat is then packed and delivered directly to families in need across South Gaza.
At Al Mustafa USA, we manage your entire Qurbani online process with care and transparency. From sourcing healthy animals to carrying out the sacrifice according to Islamic guidelines and distributing fresh meat to families in need, every step is handled by our trusted local teams. This allows you to fulfill your Qurbani with confidence while focusing on the spiritual rewards of Eid al Adha.
You can give your Qurbani Donations through Al Mustafa USA, in less then 5 minutes in more than 21 countries, including Gaza. We are a Sharia Compliant and registered non-profit organisation situated in Alexandria, Virginia, serving since 1983.
‘And when they had both submitted and he put him down upon his forehead, We called to him, “O Ibrahim, you have fulfilled the vision”. Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good. Indeed, this was the clear trial and We ransomed him with a great sacrifice’.
