What is Qurbani? Here’s Everything You Need to Know for Eid al-Adha
One of the holiest days of the year, Eid Al-Adha, is the celebration respected by Muslims across the world after the completion of Hajj during the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.
Qurbani, which is paid on Eid Al-Adha, means ‘sacrifice’, and describes the holy sacrifice of livestock as an act of worship. Animals are sacrificed in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim’s own offer of sacrifice to Allah.
What is Qurbani?
Qurbani is performed during Eid Al-Adha, on the 10th to 13th days of Dhul-Hijjah, after the Hajj pilgrimage.
By performing Qurbani, we honour Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his own son for Allah (swt). Allah (swt) saved his son, and the powerful story of devotion, faith, and sacrifice has been preserved and celebrated by Muslims across the world since.
When do you pay Qurbani and how?
Qurbani is due after Eid prayer on the first day of Eid Al-Adha until the 13th of Dhul Hijjah.
At The Zahra Trust, we take orders through our site and over the phone; we arrange your Qurbani with our local teams who fulfil your Qurbani obligation in strict accordance with the Shariah.
What do you need to know before paying Qurbani?
Qurbani is due on Eid Al-Adha, which is estimated to fall on 6th June 2025, depending on the sighting of the moon.
Qurbani can be paid per family unit, usually by the head of the household. While it is obligatory for those who undertake the journey of Hajj, Qurbani carries immense rewards when performed by those who were unable to go.
Click here to find out more about how to give Qurbani!
Why is Qurbani important for Muslims?
Qurbani is important for Muslims because it symbolizes Prophet Ibrahim’s sacrifice to Allah (swt), and is a reminder of how we can purify our wealth, spirits, and minds.
“We called to him, ‘O Abraham, 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, And We left for him [favorable mention] among later generations: ‘Peace upon Abraham’. Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good.” [Quran 37:104-110]
By giving Qurbani to those who need it most through The Zahra Trust, you are helping not only spread the joy of Eid Al-Adha but aiding those who desperately need your support.
To learn more about how to give this Eid Al-Adha, and to help remember the holy sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (as), click here – may Allah (swt) continue to bless you and your loved ones this Dhul Hijjah!
