Donating Qurbani to Syria

How to do Qurbani in Syria?

Slaughtering an animal for Qurbani (sacrifice) has slightly different guidelines than normal.

It is essential that the slaughter is carried out humanely following Qurbani rules.

Each of our field offices across the world takes careful measures to ensure that the slaughtering of animals is carried out locally and humanely, and according to Qurbani rules.

Below are some of the rules that should be followed:

• A sharp knife must be used to carry out the Qurbani – dull knives may inflict unnecessary pain and suffering
• Knives must not be sharpened in front of the sacrificial animal
• No animal can be slaughtered in front of another animal
• When the sacrifice is being made, the words “Bismillah Allahu Akbar” must be recited
• The animal cannot be skinned until the body is entirely cold

How to distribute Qurbani meat in Syria?

Our Islamic Relief field office in Syria source and purchase local livestock and is responsible for the slaughtering locally. After the animal has been sacrificed, its meat is then distributed to those most in need.

If there are issues with livestock supply in Syria, or in any particular country (due to limited local supply, natural disaster etc.), then animals are sourced and slaughtered abroad, and then shipped to the affected countries. All animals are sacrificed according to Islamic guidelines.

Your Qurbani in Syria in action

In 2022, Islamic Relief carried out almost 2,976 Qurbanis in Syria, reaching over 131,304 people Alhamdullilah.

Each day, the people of Syria face dire living conditions due to ongoing crisis in the region. Damaged infrastructure prevent many from accessing fundamental needs such as clean drinking water, food, education facilities and more.

The people of Syria have been suffering the devastating consequences of war and more recently the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that struck southern Turkey and northern Syria, where living conditions have worsened even further.