Qurbani Prices 2021

Qurbani 1 Share in a Cow Somalia £35

Qurbani 1 Share in a Cow Pakistan £60

Qurbani 1 Whole Sheep/Goat Somalia £60

Qurbani 1 Share in a Cow Syria £120

Qurbani 1 Whole Sheep/Goat Pakistan £120

Qurbani 1 Share in a Cow Yemen £130

Qurbani 1 Whole Sheep/Goat Cow Yemen £140

Qurbani 1 Whole Sheep/Goat Cow Syria £170

Qurbani 1 Whole in a Cow Somalia £245

Qurbani 1 Whole in a Cow Pakistan£420

Qurbani 1 Whole in a Cow Syria £840

Qurbani 1 Whole in a Cow Yemen £910

Qurbani 2021 - A new year for us all, a new hope to those who need it most.

Qurbani takes place on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah (the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar) and coincides with Eid al-Adha or second Eid. This year Eid al-Adha takes place from the evening of Monday 19 July until the evening of Friday 23 July.

Qurbani is considered one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar. The Qurbani tradition also known as Udhiyah translates from Arabic as done so for Gods pleasure. It is an integral part of Dhu al-Hijjah, which is the last month of the Muslim calendar. As Dhu al-Hijjah also coincides with Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam; pilgrimage, it is clear why this time of year is so special and significant for Muslims all over the world.

The Greater Eid, the greater need.

Dhu al-Hijjah culminates in the second Eid celebration of the year, which follows the Eid at the end of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Greater Eid or Second Eid. Just as with the earlier Eid, Eid al-Adha is a time to eat and celebrate with family and friends. What is different about Second Eid however is that there is a religious observance of Qurbani to be met by all eligible Muslims to provide means for a meal for those in need elsewhere in the world.

A small sacrifice for us, to remember the greatest sacrifice of all.

Qurbani reminds us of the sacrifice Prophet Ibrahim (AS) made to Allah (SWT) in offering his son Ismail. Personal sacrifice is an important part of Islam during times of holy significance and throughout the year. Sacrifice keeps men and women humble and grounded, while showing others less fortunate that there is love and hope in the Muslim community.

Qurbani is the sacrificial slaughter of a cow, sheep or goat; paid for by donations by Muslims to provide fresh meat and a hot meal to those living in hunger and poverty. Therefore, by making a donation towards the ceremonial slaughter of a cow, goat or sheep, the meat of which will be offered to those living in hunger and poverty, Muslims are also showing their willingness to sacrifice.

Any adult that meets the requirements of Nisab and therefore pays Zakat is eligible to pay Qurbani. There is no set amount to pay though, and it is not calculated based on wealth; instead donors will be offered an opportunity to give either part or full Qurbani, based on the price of the cow, sheep or goat being offered.

We set our table for family, we open our door to friends.

Eid al-Adha 2021 will be the fourth Eid under Covid-19 restrictions in some capacity. While the UK Roadmap to Recovery suggested 21st June as a complete easing of social distancing, the advice still changes daily with regards to new variants of the virus and different geographical locations. In the developed nations, this uncertainty means we may have to move the celebrations outside, set fewer places at the family table or meet up with loved ones virtually rather than making certain journeys.

For our brothers and sisters living in poverty, this represents yet another time for them to feel left behind, forgotten and neglected. For countries already facing hardship caused by poverty, famine, and war; the Coronavirus pandemic has not only further stretched their already strained resources but limited the amount of assistance and the regularity with which aid has been offered to them.

Travel restrictions and lack of funding have meant that the people who need help most in the world have faced some of the worse times of their lives. Even those with good intentions in more wealthier parts of the world have struggled to get the relief required to these places since March 2020. Now that the world is opening up again, it is the perfect time to remind them that somebody still cares.

At Qurbani, the table is a little larger, the door opens a little wider.

Muslim charities constantly monitor regions across the globe so that they can identify areas in the world that are most deserving of the meat that Qurbani provides. For many this food is a life line, not only as much-needed sustenance but also as a reminder that somewhere someone in the world is sending them love and hope.

During the offering Allah (SWT) will be glorified and if you choose, the names of those donating Qurbani can be spoken after the sacrifice. After that, the fresh meat (never canned, cured or preserved meat) will be handed out to brothers and sisters in some of the remotest regions of the world. You do not need to select a location, you only need to make the donation in time for the sacrificial slaughter; however if you do have a particular place in mind, this can be specified at the point of payment.

This year HNCO has identified Pakistan, Yemen, Syria and Somalia as the four locations that will be receiving Qurbani through its fundraising.

Send funds where you can, send food and give hope.

What is important is that donations are made before the fourth day of Eid al-Adha to ensure that meat has been allocated to those who need it the most, (whether a full animal or a share in an animal) and is organised in good time for Eid.

Qurbani takes place on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah (the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar) and coincides with Eid al-Adha or second Eid. This year Eid al-Adha takes place from the evening of Monday 19 July until the evening of Friday 23 July.

Payment of Qurbani through HNCO charity ensures that your donation goes right to the most hungry and impoverished villages across the world; help where its needed most.