Question 1

What is Qurbani?

Accepted Answer

Qurbani (also spelled Qurban or Udhiya) is the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal — sheep, goat, cow or camel — performed during Eid al-Adha. The meat is divided between the donor's family, relatives and the poor. It commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail, both peace be upon them, and is performed on the 10th, 11th, 12th and (in some opinions) 13th of Dhul Hijjah.

Question 2

When is the Qurbani deadline in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Qurbani may be performed any time from after the Eid al-Adha prayer on 10 Dhul Hijjah through sunset on the 12th (or 13th in some opinions) Dhul Hijjah. For 1447 / 2026 this is approximately Wednesday 27 May to Friday 29 May (or Saturday 30 May). Australian charities typically close booking 24 to 48 hours before Eid to allow time for slaughter and distribution.

Question 3

Can I give Qurbani locally in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Licensed Australian abattoirs accept pre-orders for local Qurbani, usually priced AUD 350 to AUD 750 per sheep. You collect a portion of the meat and the rest is distributed to family and the poor. Bookings tend to fill weeks before Eid. Most Australian Muslims, however, give Qurbani through international charities that perform the sacrifice in countries facing food insecurity.

Question 4

What is the difference between Qurbani and Udhiya?

Accepted Answer

Qurban / Qurbani is the Turkish and South Asian term; Udhiya is the Arabic term. Both refer to the same Eid al-Adha sacrifice. Different charities use whichever term reflects their cultural background, but the act is identical.

Question 5

Is Qurbani fardh?

Accepted Answer

Scholarly opinions differ. The Hanafi school holds Qurbani as wajib (obligatory) on every Muslim who has the financial means equivalent to nisab. The Shafi'i, Maliki and Hanbali schools hold Qurbani as sunnah mu'akkadah (strongly emphasised sunnah). Consult a local imam familiar with your madhhab for personal rulings.

Question 6

Can I split a Qurbani share?

Accepted Answer

A sheep or goat is one share for one person. A cow or camel is divisible between seven people, so each donor pays for one share. Most charities sell shares as standalone offerings — you do not need to find six others to split a cow.

Question 7

How do I know the Qurbani actually happened?

Accepted Answer

Most international charities provide written confirmation by email or SMS, and several share photos or short videos of the sacrifice and distribution. Confirm the documentation policy on each provider's donate page before donating.

Question 8

How are these providers vetted?

Accepted Answer

HalalHQ lists Australian Muslim charities and community campaigns that publicly run Qurbani programmes. Where applicable we surface ABN, ACNC registration and DGR endorsement as trust signals. We do not certify slaughter methods, distribution accuracy, or operational integrity — always read each provider's own programme details before donating.

Provider	Cheapest offer	Regions	Trust signals
JannahPath	$20 Gaza meat distribution (per kg)	Yemen, Syria, Uganda…	—
Islamic Relief Australia	$25 Meat Pack — Gaza	Mali, Niger, Kenya…	—
Hume Islamic Youth Centre (HIYC)	$85 Sheep (Tanzania)	Gaza, Sudan, Tanzania	—
Muslim Aid Australia (MAA International)	$89 Where Most Needed (1/7 Share)	Bangladesh, India, Pakistan…	ABN
Kampung Utara Melbourne (KUM)	$90 Sheep (India)	India, Bangladesh, Pakistan…	—
IISNA WorldAid	$120 Sheep (Ethiopia)	Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Lebanon…	DGR
ALF Relief Fund (Australia Light Foundation)	$170 Qurban Share	Ethiopia, Somalia, Africa…	—
HASENE Australia	$200 Qurban Share	Gaza, Syria	—
Islamic Society of Victoria (ISV)	$200 Udhiyah Share	Various Countries	—
Mambourin Meat & Fish	$220 Goat	Mambourin VIC, Local AU	—
Parachinar Halal Food (Qurban Australia)	$220 Goat	Melton South VIC, Local AU	—
Meat On — Hassle Free Qurbani	$280 Goat	Australia (via ASRC Footscray)	—

Qurbani 2026 Australia — Overseas Charities & Local Butchers

12 Qurbani providers — grouped by where the meat goes

Overseas charity Qurban · 9

JannahPath

Islamic Relief Australia

Hume Islamic Youth Centre (HIYC)

Muslim Aid Australia (MAA International)

Kampung Utara Melbourne (KUM)

IISNA WorldAid

ALF Relief Fund (Australia Light Foundation)

HASENE Australia

Islamic Society of Victoria (ISV)

Local Australia distribution · 1

Meat On — Hassle Free Qurbani

Australian butcher Qurban services · 2

Mambourin Meat & Fish

Parachinar Halal Food (Qurban Australia)

Comparison table

Qurbani 2026 — Frequently asked questions