Give qurbani 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 our programme.

In Sudan, qurbani will be implemented in safer states, such as Blue Nile, Gedaref and North Kordofan. Our 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.

Our field office staff in Sudan are familiar with local issues and challenges, enabling them to effectively implement mitigation measures if any issues arise.

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 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.

With your support, in 2025 Islamic Relief was able to carry out 5,754 qurbanis, reaching 92,512 people in Sudan, alhamdullilah.

Donating is quick, easy and super-efficient using our above calculator.

Simply select 1 prophetic qurbani from the list in the table above which equals to two qurbanis. 

Sudan falls into category Group C, which includes Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Philippines, South Africa and South Sudan.

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.

Our 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.

If there are issues with livestock supply in Sudan, 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.

In 2025, your qurbani donations reached over 92,000 people in Sudan, alhamdullilah!

Each day, the people of Sudan’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.

The country is at imminent risk of collapsing after more than one year of violent conflict, and it is on the verge of mass famine with its food supply decimated and young children now starving to death in its cities, villages, and displacement camps.

Around 27,000 people are confirmed killed, including at least 50 aid workers, but the death toll from hunger, disease and lack of basic services could rise far higher. Additionally, 14 million people – 53% of them children – have been forced to flee their homes. Many are living in temporary camps where conditions are abysmal.

Your qurbani donations are powerful and help bring life to Sudan’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.

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