Small animal is usually a goat or sheep. Large animal is a cow

Your Qurbani is accepted as long as the qurbani is after the Eid prayer in the country you donated towards.

One Nation and its field staff act as representatives of the donors in facilitating the Qurbani process. This includes purchasing the animals, specifying the details, carrying out the sacrifice, and distributing the meat.

When performing Qurbani on a large scale—serving thousands of beneficiaries—it is not required for the slaughterer to mention each donor’s name individually at the time of slaughter.

What’s essential is the following:

– Each donor makes their intention at the time of donation.

– As a charity, we make a collective intention on behalf of all donors before the Qurbani begins.

– Verbally mentioning each name is not necessary, provided the intention is clear and made.

– Representatives around the world also make intentions on behalf of the donors.

This approach is widely accepted by scholars due to the volume of Qurbanis performed and is the standard practice among most international charities.

Qurbani prices generally depend on the size and type of animal, which varies across the world. Sometimes prices within the same country can also change from location to location depending on the suppliers, implementation methods and other costs.

Those who are eligible to give Qurbani must either sacrifice an animal or make a donation equivalent to the value of a sacrificial animal on the 10th, 11th, and 12th days of Dhul Hijjah (after special Eid prayers). Monetary Qurbani donations go towards purchasing/rearing animals that can be sacrificed in poor communities so that everyone can enjoy a nutritious meal and the Eid al-Adha celebrations.

Traditionally, once an animal has been sacrificed, it is distributed in three ways: a portion is saved for the person who has made the Qurbani donation, a portion is given to the donor’s friends/family, and the final portion is given to the hungry and less fortunate. However, due to the regulations of some countries, many Muslims will donate to a charity like One Nation to carry out their Qurbani and all the shares are provided to the needy.

There are different schools of thought on whether and whom Qurbani is compulsory for, and you should speak to your local Imam for confirmation. Qurbani provides families in need with necessary food for the celebration of Eid, and your donation, if you are able and eligible to make one, is gratefully received.

Qurbani falls on the 10th, 11th, and 12th days of Dhul Hijjah, and sacrifices can only be made at this time after the Eid prayer takes place at the start of Eid al-Adha. Sacrifices that are made prior to the Eid prayer are not considered Qurbani and must be made again after the special Eid prayer.

Yes, Qurbani is fard.

Qurbani is expected by every non-disabled Muslim who has reached the age of puberty and for everyone that meets the rules of Zakat.

There are different schools of thought on who Qurbani is Wajib for, and you should speak to your local Imam for confirmation. Qurbani provides families in need with necessary food for the celebration of Eid, and your donation, if you are able and eligible to make one, is gratefully received.

Every eligible Muslim should provide one share of Qurbani, and parents should provide a share in the name of their children. One small animal, such as a goat or sheep, is equivalent to one Qurbani share, while a larger animal, such as a cow or camel, is equal to seven shares and can be split between seven individuals. Qurbani rules for husbands and wives state that a husband does not need to give a share on behalf of his wife if she has her own money but can do so if they choose to.

Although traditionally, Qurbani shares are split into three; it’s common for shares to be given to those most in need and who do not have enough wealth or food to feed their family for a day. At One Nation, we distribute Qurbani donations to those most in need and living in poverty, ensuring they can enjoy Eid al-Adha alongside their brothers and sisters.

Qurbani donations that have been missed in previous years can be made up this year by making contributions for additional Qurbani shares..

When following Qurbani Eid rules, cutting hair and nails isn’t permitted from the start of Dhul Hijjah up until the sacrifice has been made, as per the words of the Prophet (SAW).

“When you see the new moon of Dhul Hijjah and one of you desires that he offer a sacrifice, then let him keep his hair and nails.”

Eid al-Adha is expected to begin on Wednesday 27th May 2026 and end on Friday 29th May 2026 in the UK or Saturday 30th May depending on the sighting of the moon.