Every year during the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, Muslims around the world slaughter an animal, donating its meat to people in need as part of Eid al-Adha celebrations. This sacrifice is known as Qurban.

Islamic Relief’s Qurban distributions have been running since 1986, and last year we reached more people than ever before, delivering meat to over 3 million people.

Your donations helped us spread the joy of Eid to families in Gaza, Sudan, Yemen and many other places around the world. In fact, our 2024 distributions took place across 29 countries.

For many of the families we supported, this distribution was their only opportunity to eat meat that year. It brought not only a nutritious meal, but a moment of joy and togetherness at a special time of year.

Unwavering Commitment to Delivering Qurban

Delivering the Qurban program is a huge logistical challenge, from ensuring the animals are slaughtered in the correct way, to keeping the meat fresh in transit to families in need.

Last year, some of our teams faced fresh obstacles, including access restrictions, funding limitations and other operational difficulties. But we remained committed to delivering aid to the communities we serve.

As Islamic Relief launches this year’s Qurban campaign, our teams around the world are planning distributions, ensuring your donations will support those most in need, including families of orphaned children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

Throughout May, we’ll be sharing stories from families in Yemen, Gaza, Sudan, and Lebanon who received support last year.

Please help us to continue spreading the joy of Eid to families around the world this year.