Qurbani, observed during Eid al-Adha, is the Islamic tradition of slaughtering an animal, such as a goat, sheep, or cow, to honor Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) readiness to sacrifice his son Ismail (AS) in compliance with God’s command. The meat from this sacrifice is distributed among family, friends, and the less fortunate, embodying the spirit of giving and obedience.

Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar, is set to begin on June 7, 2024. This year, Hajj is scheduled from June 14, with the Day of Arafah on June 15, and Eid ul-Adha running from June 16 to June 18. Please note these dates could change based on moon sightings.

• Animals are first selected, based on eligibility for Qurbani. It could include goats, sheep, cows, and camels. Animals selected must meet certain age and health requirements.
• The animal is slaughtered in the name of Allah during the days of Eid al-Adha. The act must be performed by a Muslim of sound mind and age, following specific Islamic guidelines to ensure the process is humane.
• The meat from the sacrificed animal is divided into three parts. One-third is given to the poor and needy, another third is distributed to relatives and friends, and the remaining third is retained by the family.
• The sacrifice should take place after the Eid prayer and can be done over the three days of Eid al-Adha.

Last year there were 10,807 families / beneficiaries. This year, we have a target to benefit 11,850 families.

OBAT Helpers collaborates with experienced local farmers and Islamic scholars to ensure that the Qurbani process adheres strictly to Shariah. The animals are pre-selected and cared for ensuring that each animal is healthy and meets all Islamic legal requirements before being sacrificed. You have the option to select the specific type of animal you wish to offer for Qurbani

Qurbani is obligatory upon every sane, mature Muslim, with wealth above the Nisab threshold. Qurbani is obligatory upon every sane, mature Muslim. In other words, anyone who is able to give Zakat should give Qurbani.

Our beneficiaries are students, widows, orphans, patients, and the most needy/ vulnerable families in the camps.

OBAT Helpers is responsible for implementing the whole program in Bangladesh. This includes 5-6 core members from each city, along with the Think Tank volunteers who will engage in the whole process from Day-1. They will take the responsibility of purchasing the animals, maintaining and feeding them after purchase, selecting the Qurbani beneficiaries, distributing the meat tokens, packaging the meat, monitoring the distribution process, and reporting.