Qurbani Appeal 2026
Honour their Eid. Fulfill your Sunnah.
The Prophet ﷺ never missed his Qurbani. Follow his Sunnah this year and ensure that a family in need can celebrate Eid just like we do.
Why Your Qurbani Matters
In a home in Yemen, a mother is already preparing for an Eid that she knows she cannot afford. She's washing her children's clothes and teaching them the takbeer. They're excited for the big day—but she's quietly anxious. She knows that when they return from the Eid prayer, her kitchen will be empty.
She isn't asking for a miracle. She just wants her children to feel as though they haven't been forgotten.
That's where your Qurbani comes in. It's not just a donation; it's a meal that reaches her door exactly when she needs it most. When you fulfil your obligation through Mercy Relief, you're putting food on her table and real joy in her home.
These are the best days of the year. The 10 days of mercy. Don't let them pass without helping a family that is counting on us.
Your Qurbani Options
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Sheep - from £100: One full Qurbani.
Available in Yemen.
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Cow Share - from £27: One-seventh of a cow, one share (covers one full Qurbani).
Available in Yemen, Pakistan, Somalia, Lebanon, Bangladesh and India.
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Full Cow - from £189: Seven shares.
Available in Yemen, Lebanon, Somalia, Bangladesh, Pakistan and India.
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Kabsa Packs - from £189: 66 ready-to-eat meals.
Available in Gaza
Why Give Your Qurbani Through Mercy Relief?
We understand that your Qurbani is not a transaction; it's an Amanah. We know this is an act of worship with strict rules. The animal must be healthy, the timing must be right, and the sacrifice must be performed correctly. We take care of every detail because your duty to Allah doesn't end when you click 'donate'—it ends when the meat is actually delivered to someone in need.
We work where things are hardest. We don't choose countries because they're easy to reach; we select them because people there need it the most. From Gaza to Yemen, your Qurbani goes where it will make the biggest difference.
Where We Are Delivering This Year
Every distribution country is chosen on the basis of one question: where is your Qurbani needed most?
1. Yemen
Qurbani delivery in Yemen
Yemen has been in crisis for so long that an entire generation of children has grown up not knowing what a stable Eid celebration looks like. Your Qurbani turns a day of quiet worry into a proper celebration.
2. Gaza
Qurbani meat for Gaza
Families displaced multiple times are living without consistent access to food, clean water or shelter, and this Eid arrives with no change in their circumstances. Your gift brings a sense of dignity and a much-needed meal to people who are exhausted.
3. Pakistan & Lebanon
Qurbani meat distribution for displaced families
From the aftermath of natural disasters in Pakistan to families caught in ongoing conflict and an economic collapse in Lebanon, your Qurbani provides vital relief. It delivers a nutritious meal to those who have lost their livelihoods and are struggling to survive. More importantly, your sacrifice offers these families a sense of hope and a reminder that they aren't alone.
4. Somalia
Give your Qurbani for drought relief in Somalia
Drought has made meat a luxury most cannot afford. For many, your Qurbani is the only meat they will eat all year.
5. Bangladesh
Fulfill Qurbani in Bangladesh
For families living in camps or extreme poverty, Eid is often just another day of hunger. Your Qurbani changes that.
6. India
Affordable cow share for Qurbani 2026 in India
In the poorest areas, many families pray their Eid salah but have nothing to eat afterwards. You're ensuring they can share a meal with their children.
Qurbani Kabsa Packs For Gaza: 66 Ready-to-Eat Meals
Due to severe restrictions and the ongoing conflict, it will not be possible to perform Qurbani sacrifices directly within Gaza this year. However, you can still give your Qurbani to displaced families in Gaza.
Your sacrifice will be carried out in East Asia in full Sharia compliance and then carefully prepared into 66 ready-to-eat Kabsa meals—a traditional Palestinian dish of spiced lamb and rice.
These meals are specifically prepared for the current crisis, requiring no cooking or refrigeration. Each 300g portion is sterilised and airtight, giving them a 1.5-year shelf life that ensures they remain safe and nutritious throughout transit, allowing for immediate distribution to families as soon as they arrive.
This much-needed solution for reaching families in Gaza has a direct impact: once delivered, the packaged food goes straight to the families who need a nutritious meal the most.
Give your Qurbani to Gaza and provide a comforting, protein-rich Kabsa meal to those who have been waiting for a taste of home.
Give a Second Qurbani: Complete the Sunnah
The Prophet ﷺ used to sacrifice two animals: one for himself, and a second one for those in his Ummah who could not afford it.
When you give a second Qurbani, you are not just giving more; you are reviving a forgotten Sunnah by following a beautiful act of the Prophet ﷺ.
Your First Qurbani: Follow his Sunnah. Your Second Qurbani: Complete his Sunnah.
Qurbani 2026 Frequently Asked Questions
1. When is Eid ul-Adha 2026 and when must Qurbani be performed?
Qurbani Timing & Dates
Eid ul-Adha 2026 is expected to fall on Wednesday, May 27. Qurbani must be performed on the 10th, 11th, or 12th of Dhul Hijjah. We ensure that every sacrifice we handle is done within these three days—never before the Eid prayer and never after the window closes.
2. What is the deadline for donating Qurbani?
Donation Deadlines
To ensure we can source, transport, and slaughter your animal in time for Eid, we ask you to donate as early as possible. The closer we get to Eid, the harder the logistics become in places like Yemen or Gaza. Donating early helps us prepare properly so your Amanah is handled without any last-minute rush.
3. Is Qurbani obligatory?
Rules & Obligation
Scholars have slightly different views. In the Hanafi school, it is Wajib (obligatory) for every adult Muslim who has the means. In other schools, it's a Sunnah Mu'akkadah—a practice the Prophet ﷺ strongly encouraged and never missed. Whichever school you follow, we fulfil your Qurbani to the highest standard to ensure it's valid.
4. How do you ensure my Qurbani is done right?
Sharia & Quality Control
We don't cut corners. We work with local teams who know the Sharia requirements inside out. They check the animal's age and health, ensure the correct intention is made, and perform the slaughter according to Halal requirements. We treat your sacrifice with the same care we'd treat our own.
5. Where exactly is the meat going in 2026?
Distribution
This year, we're delivering to Yemen, Gaza, Somalia, East Africa, Lebanon, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. These are the places where people are currently struggling the most to put food on the table.
6. What do the different options cover?
Costs & Pricing
A Sheep is one full Qurbani (enough for one person/household). A Cow Share is one-seventh of a cow, which also counts as a full Qurbani. A Full Cow covers seven shares. The price you see covers everything—the animal, the slaughter, the butchering, and the delivery to the family. There are no hidden costs.
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7. Can I give Qurbani for a loved one who has passed away?
Qurbani on Behalf of Others
Yes, and it is a beautiful way to honour them. You can give a sacrifice in the name of a deceased parent or relative.
8. Can I give a second Qurbani and what is the significance?
The Prophetic Practice
The Prophet ﷺ used to sacrifice an extra animal for the members of his Ummah who were too poor to give their own. By giving a second Qurbani, you're reviving a forgotten Sunnah and ensuring even more hungry families get to eat on Eid.
9. What are the Gaza Kabsa meals?
Gaza Specific Qurbani
Since we can't safely slaughter inside Gaza right now, we've created a workaround. We perform the Qurbani in East Asia, then cook the meat with rice and spices into a traditional Kabsa dish. These are sealed in airtight packs that don't need a fridge or a kitchen. They stay fresh for 1.5 years and are ready to eat the moment they reach a family in Gaza.
10. Is Mercy Relief a registered charity?
Mercy Relief UK Registration
Yes, we are. Our charity number is 1122376. We're fully regulated by the Charity Commission and we're 100% accountable for every penny you donate.