Udhiya, also known as Qurbani, is an Islamic ritual sacrifice of livestock, most commonly a sheep, performed during Eid Al Adha. It signifies devotion and remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail in obedience to God.
Udhiya is a central act of worship during Eid Al Adha, and must be performed after the Eid Al Adha prayer on the 10th of Dhu Al Hijjah, which is the first day of Eid Al Adha, falling on 6 June this year, and can continue until the sunset of the 13th of Dhu Al Hijjah, which is 8 June 2025.
In addition to sheep, goats, cows, or camels may also be sacrificed. The meat of the sacrificed animal should be divided into three equal parts: One part for the family, one part for relatives and friends, and one part for the poor and needy.
Sudan offers some of the lowest Udhiya prices in the world, with sacrificial shares costing approximately $125–$280, depending on the charity and operational conditions amid ongoing conflict and logistical challenges. Sudan falls under Group C, alongside countries such as Afghanistan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, South Africa, and South Sudan. According to Sadagaat Charity Organization, one sacrificial share costs SDP450,000, or the equivalent of:
- The US: $125
- Canada: CAD170
- European Union: €110
- The UK: £100
- Saudi Arabia: SAR475
- Qatar: QAR460
- The UAE: AED470
- Australia: AUD180
For those unable to personally perform the sacrifice, donating Udhiya through reputable organisations ensures that the spirit of this practice is fulfilled, reaching those in need.
Sudan is currently in war, with over 24 million people facing severe food insecurity. A donation for the Udhiya of a single sheep will help feed 30 to 35 people in Sudan.
Sudanese American Physicians Association (SAPA)
Donations can be made to Sudanese American Physicians Association’s (SAPA) Qurbani for Sudan campaign. Your Qurbani/Udhiya provides meat to refugees and the most vulnerable communities in Sudan, refugee camps in Chad, and communities in Uganda, including widows, orphans, patients, and women-led households. Through your support, over 60,000 vulnerable individuals, including mothers and children across Sudan, Chad, and Uganda, representing 13,000+ households, will receive fresh meat during Eid. By distributing cows, sheep, and goats equitably, your donation helps reduce immediate nutritional gaps and restore dignity for families, including widows, orphans, and women-led households. This Dhul Hijjah, your Qurbani/Udhiya becomes someone’s meal, and what you give becomes someone’s Eid.
SAPA’s Qurbani Sudan campaign allows you to donate anything from $50 to $1,000.
For more information or to donate, visit sapa-usa.org/qurbani.
Sadagaat (Canada, the UK and the US)
Sadagaat, the international Sudanese non-profit organisation, continues its journey of “الخير والعطاء”Al Khair Wa Al A’ata” (“Goodness and Giving”) through its “Qurbani for Us and Others” initiative, which has been running since 2011 to bring the joy of Eid Al Adha to thousands of vulnerable families across Sudan. Contributions are used to purchase cattle, while Sadagaat oversees the entire process, from purchasing and slaughtering to transportation and distribution, ensuring that the sacrificial meat reaches those most in need. According to Islamic rulings, one cow can be shared by seven people.
Donations within Sudan can be made through: Sadagaat Charity Organization (Bankak: 1290129); Sadagaat Charity Organization (Fawry: 12300123); Bravo Wallet; Cashi App; or Bede Service.
International donations can be made via Sadagaat’s websites: Sadagaat UK sadagaat-uk.org; Sadagaat USA sadagaat-usa.org, [email protected]; and Sadagaat Canada sadagaat-canada.com.
Islamic Relief Worldwide
Islamic Relief Worldwide, a leading international NGO and Muslim charity orgaisation, organises annual qurbani programme in Sudan. Due to the ongoing war and political instability, the qurbani process will be slightly different this year in Sudan, to ensure safe and smooth implementation of their programme. In Sudan, qurbani will be implemented in safer states, such as Blue Nile, Al Gedaref and North Kordofan. Their team in Sudan have a long-standing presence in these regions and were successfully able to deliver food packs in these states this past Ramadan. Their quality assured programme provides meat, an essential source of protein for many, to thousands of disadvantaged families in Sudan, whose only meat source this year will be your qurbani donation. Their Islamic Relief field office in Sudan 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.
For more information, visit islamic-relief.org/qurbani/give-qurbani-in-sudan.
Ethar Relief
Ethar Relief, a UK-registered charity established to help refugees, as well as displaced and disadvantaged people, in the Horn of Africa and Yemen, is running a Qurbani for East Africa campaign for refugees from Sudan, Yemen, Djibouti and Ethiopia, which are in severe hunger and crisis. This Dhul Al Hijjah, share your Qurbani with them and bring hope, nutrition and joy to refugees in greatest need.
For Sudan, you can donate anything from £75, £160 to £525.
For more information, visit etharrelief.org/qurbani.
Muntada Aid
Muntada Aid, a UK-based global humanitarian charity that provides emergency relief, healthcare, and sustainable development projects to vulnerable communities worldwide, is running a Qurbani campaign for Sudanese refugees in both Sudan and Chad. For Sudanese refugees in Sudan, the Qurbani contribution is £90, while for Sudanese refugees in Chad, it is £45.
For more information, visit muntadaaid.org/qurbani.
