Our Qurbani Programme in Kenya
Giving Qurbani (a sacrifice) is a sacred act of worship highly encouraged by Allah (SWT). While it is recommended to split your Qurbani between yourself, your family, your friends and those in need, many Muslims instead prefer to have their Qurbani performed in some of the world’s most vulnerable communities. When you donate your Qurbani to Islamic Relief, we distribute all three parts to those in need.
Our Quality Assured Qurbani programme provides meat, an essential resource for many, to thousands of disadvantaged families in Kenya, whose only meat source this year will be your Qurbani donation.
With your support, in 2024 Islamic Relief was able to carry out 22,555 Qurbanis, reaching 270,650 people in Kenya, Alhamdullilah.
How much is Qurbani in Kenya?
Kenya falls into category Group A, which includes Mali, Malawi and Niger.
How to do Qurbani in Kenya?
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 the 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 Kenya?
Our Islamic Relief field office in Kenya 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 Kenya, 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 Kenya action
In 2024, your Qurbani donations reached 270,650 people in Kenya, Alhamdullilah!
Each day, the people of Kenya’s poorest communities battle with dire living conditions. The meat that many receive because of your generous Qurbani donations may be the only source of meat they eat this year.
Rural vulnerability to severe droughts has led to food and water shortages, meaning locals relying on livestock have become destitute and families are now left vulnerable to malnutrition. In addition, floods caused by heavy rainfall in early 2024 killed at least 228 people and left more than 200,000 people devastated.
Your Qurbani donations are powerful and help bring life to Kenya’s most vulnerable communities. Not only does it provide a source of livelihood for many, but it also brings families together for the festive days of Eid Al-Adha! Your Qurbani donations make all the difference to families during their time of need.
Donate Qurbani and make your sacrifice today.
