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Celebrate the blessing of a new baby by sharing food with families in need

Give your Aqiqah

On the donation page choose the AQIQAH fund, then type the amount you want to give.

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A mother holding her baby cooks Aqiqah meat over a fire in Garissa

Aqiqah with Islamic Relief Kenya

Aqiqah is a Sunnah act of thanks to Allah (SWT) for the gift of a child. By giving your Aqiqah through Islamic Relief Kenya, you share that joy with families who are struggling to put food on the table.

We carry out your Aqiqah in Kenya and give the meat to families in need. You can give for your own child, or as a gift for a new baby in your family or community.

Every child is held in pledge for his Aqiqah, which is sacrificed for him on his seventh day, and he is named on it, and his head is shaved.

Hadith | Ahmad, Abu Dawud

A meal the family would otherwise miss

Samriya is a mother of 8 in Dadaab, Garissa. She works at a small hotel to support her family, and meat is not a regular part of their meals.

Earlier this year she was one of 1,064 people who received an Aqiqah meat pack. Her children were especially happy, and the meal eased some of the pressure on the family.

A mother cooks Aqiqah meat beside an Islamic Relief project banner

Shared with families who need it

Our teams register families in advance and deliver the meat with dignity, so your Aqiqah reaches the people who need it most.

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When should Aqiqah be done?

The Sunnah is to perform the Aqiqah on the 7th day after the birth. If that is not possible, it can be done on the 14th or 21st day, or at any time after that.

How many animals?

The Sunnah is 2 animals for a boy and 1 animal for a girl. You can choose the number of Aqiqahs on the donation page.

Frequently asked questions

What is Aqiqah?

Aqiqah is the sacrifice of an animal to give thanks to Allah (SWT) for the birth of a child. The meat is shared, and much of it is given to people in need.

How do I give my Aqiqah online?

Press Give your Aqiqah. On the donation page choose One-off, then the AQIQAH fund, enter your amount, add your details and pay by M-Pesa or card.

Can I give Aqiqah for an older child?

Yes. If the Aqiqah was not done in the first weeks, it can be done later.

Can I ask a question before I give?

Of course. Call us on +254 727 531 220 or +254 734 740 074, or use the contact page.

One-off or monthly donation

Give your Aqiqah

Give thanks for your child and share the blessing with a family in need.

Give your Aqiqah

On the donation page choose the AQIQAH fund, then type the amount you want to give.

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