Qurbani Project 1446/2025

_"So pray to your Lord and sacrifice [to Him alone]."

(Qur'an 108:2)

The Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) said,

“There is nothing dearer to Allah during the days of Qurbani than the sacrificing of animals.The sacrificed animal shall come on the Day of Resurrection with its horns, hair, and hooves (to be weighed).The Sacrifice will be accepted from him who completes his ablution and offers his prayer in full.”

(Ibn Majah)

Rafah International is carrying out Qurbani/Udhiyah across wide regions of Yemen — from Hadramawt to conflict-affected areas including Aden — ensuring your sacrifice reaches those most in need. Your donation will ensure that people in Yemen have meat to eat during the days of Eid.

Qurbani Prices:

• Sheep: £110 GBP / $140 USD
  
• Goat: £120 GBP / $150 USD
  
• Cow Share: £90 GBP / $115 USD
  Full Cow = 7 shares: £630 GBP / $800 USD
  
• Camel Share: £100 GBP / $125 USD
  Full Camel = 7 shares: £700 GBP / $860 USD
  

How to Donate:

IMPORTANT: Please reference all payments as Qurbani, followed by the number and type of animal.
Example: For 2 sheep, write: Qurbani2sheep

By contributing, you are authorising the project administrators to purchase the animal, perform the slaughter, make the necessary intention on your behalf, and distribute the meat accordingly.

May Allah accept all our good deeds during this blessed time.

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Contact Us:
📧 Email: info@rafah-international.org
📞 Tel: +44 7376 958514

UK Charity No. 1168436
Rafah International operates under a 100% donation policy.

Last year’s Qurbani (2024/1445) was supervised by Habib Abdullah bin Shehab of the blessed city of saints, Tarim — may Allah preserve him.

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What is Qurbani?

As part of the season of Hajj/Eid al-Adha, Muslims around the world take part in the sacrifice known as uḍḥiya or qurbani.

Whilst pilgrims on the Hajj perform rites in imitation of the Prophet Ibrahim (peace and blessings be upon him) and his family, Muslims who are not on the pilgrimage take part in the specific rite of the sacrifice.

In a test of his devotion to God, Ibrahim (peace and blessings be upon him) saw a dream in which he sacrificed his only son. Interpreting this as a command from God, the Prophet Ibrahim told his son who, in an expression of self-sacrifice, complied and advised his father to do as he was told.

When the boy was old enough to work with his father, Ibrahim said, ‘My son, I have seen myself sacrificing you in a dream. What do you think?’ He said, ‘Father do as you are commanded and, God willing, you will find me steadfast.’ [Quran 37:102]

As Ibrahim began to pass his knife through his son’s throat, God informed Him that the command to sacrifice his son had been a test that he and his son had passed and that Ibrahim should slaughter a ram in his stead.

Who must carry out the Qurbani?

According to the Hanafi school the Qurbani is compulsory and is incumbent upon every sane adult who has the means to carry out the sacrifice. The majority of scholars are of the opinion that the Qurbani is a strongly emphasised sunna, and should not be neglected by anyone who is able to do so.

What counts as a Qurbani?

The animals that can be slaughtered to carry out the Qurbani are sheep, goats, cows and camels. Other animals do not meet the conditions of the Qurbani. A sheep and a goat count as one person’s Qurbani while a cow and camel can be slaughtered on behalf of seven people.

When should the Qurbani be carried out?

The time for Qurbani starts as soon as one has prayed the Eid Prayer on the morning of Eid (10th Dhul Hijjah) and carries on until sunset of the 13th of Dhul Hijjah. Any animal slaughtered before the Eid prayer does not count as Qurbani.

If I pay Qurbani on behalf of someone else who’s name do they call out?

It is not necessary to pronounce the name of the person, even if you are making a Qurbani on behalf of someone else. Simply making the intention that you are giving this Qurbani on behalf of a certain person is sufficient.

When is the deadline for Qurbani Payments?

12th of Dhul Hijja

PLEASE EMAIL info@rafah-international FOR AQEEQA INQUIRIES AS PRICES FOR THE ANIMALS DIFFER THROUGH THE YEAR.