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Qurbani Prices 2026

Cheapest Qurbani

Donate Qurbani through Al Mustafa USA, we make Qurbani affordable, transparent, and impactful by organizing Qurbani across 23 countries for families in need.

This year, Al Mustafa is providing some of the most affordable Qurbani options in India from $35 for a cow share, Nigeria from $65 in Africa, and Yemen from $135 in the Middle East.

Last year, Al Mustafa successfully organized Qurbani on a global scale through trusted local teams and distributed fresh halal meat in 3.1 million people.

How to perform Qurbani - Step by Step Guide

Correct Timing of Qurbani

Qurbani must be performed during the days of Dhu al Hijjah, starting from the 10th after the morning salah until sunset on the 12th, with some scholars allowing until sunset on the 13th. Anything done before the prayer does not count. Many Muslims get this wrong.

Making Niyyah (Intention) & Sunnah Method of Slaughter

Niyyah must be made before the sacrifice, seated in the heart: that this qurbani is being offered for the sake of Allah (SWT). The sacrificed animal is to be laid gently on its left side, facing the Qibla. A sharp knife is necessary and the cut should be swift because Islam prohibits unnecessary suffering.

Recitation During Qurbani

Bismillahi Allahu Akbar. That gets recited at the moment of slaughter. Other supplications may follow but this one is essential.

Distribution of Qurbani Meat in Islam

Three Equal Portions Explained

Three parts. One third for your family. One third for relatives and friends. One third for the poor and needy. Qurbani takes place so that meat reaches every level of the community, from your own family table to people who have nothing. Sunnah distribution, followed for centuries. In regions like Bangladesh or Syria, many Muslims rely on these donations to eat meat for the only time all year. The poor receive what they could never afford on their own.

Can You Donate All Qurbani Meat?

Yes. A lot of Muslims today route their entire qurbani donation through organisations like Islamic Relief or Al Mustafa USA so that fresh meat reaches vulnerable people who rarely get to eat animal protein at all. Organisations that facilitate qurbani donations ensure distribution reaches families in crisis or displacement.

Qurbani Animals & Conditions

Minimum Age of Animals

Not every creature qualifies as an eligible animal for qurbani. Islam qurbani rules specify that a goat or sheep, each a small animal, must have reached at least one year of age. Two years is required for a cow. Five for a camel. One goat or one sheep counts as one qurbani share. A cow or camel, being a large animal, provides seven shares each. The animal chosen should be the best you can afford.

Health and Quality Conditions

Good health is required in every sacrificial animal. No blindness, no broken horns, no lameness, no severe illness. The animal you bring forward matters to Allah (SWT). Muslims are also recommended to avoid cutting nails and hair from the start of Dhu al Hijjah until the qurbani is performed, as per the majority of scholars

Why Perform Qurbani Through Al Mustafa USA?

Shariah-Compliant Qurbani Process

Islamic guidelines are followed by Al Mustafa USA at every stage. Each animal is sourced from local suppliers, verified for age and good health, and the sacrifice is carried out under Islamic supervision.

Reaching the Most Needy Worldwide

Twenty-one countries around the world are covered by Al Mustafa's qurbani projects. Needy families and vulnerable people are identified by local teams. Qurbani meat is distributed on the same day the ummah celebrates. Whether you are giving qurbani for yourself or on behalf of a family member, each share is handled with care.

Transparency, Trust & Impact

Confirmation is sent to you once your qurbani is complete. Over 3.5 million people have been reached by Al Mustafa USA. Donate your qurbani today.

When is Eid al Adha 2026?

Expected around May 27, 2026, depending on when the new moon for Dhu al Hijjah is sighted.

Is Qurbani obligatory?

Under the Hanafi school, yes. By other schools, it is classified as a strongly recommended sunnah. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) performed it every year without exception.

Can I perform qurbani for a deceased family member?

Yes. Many scholars permit it. The reward reaches them, insha'Allah.

Which animals qualify for Qurbani?

A sheep or goat must be at least one year old. A cow at least two. A camel at least five. The animal must be healthy. Each goat or sheep is one share. Each cow or camel is seven.

What are the rulings on cutting hair and nails before Qurbani?

It is recommended that a person intending to offer Qurbani refrains from cutting their hair and nails from the beginning of Dhul Hijjah until the sacrifice has been carried out. This practice is based on authentic Hadith and is considered obligatory by some scholars and highly recommended by others. However, if someone does cut their hair or nails during this period, their Qurbani remains valid.

Who Must Perform Qurbani? (Islamic Rules)

Qurbani rules in Islam are clear. Muslim, of sound mind, past puberty, wealth above the nisab threshold. According to the Hanafi school, every adult Muslim who possesses wealth above the nisab is obligated to perform qurbani, with a minimum of one qurbani share per eligible person in the family.

If you pay zakat, you should likely also be giving qurbani. Under Hanafi Islamic law, it is not optional. A strong sunnah under other schools. If you can afford it, do it. Give your Zakat through Al Mustafa USA in less then 5 minutes.