How Does Qurbani Work?
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Penny Appeal Canada pre-arranges and pays for livestock ahead of time.
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Animals are sourced locally and checked that they meet the requirements of Qurbani.
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Animals are sacrificed after Eid Salah in accordance with Canadian time on 10th -13th of Dhul Hijjah.
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Your Qurbani meat is distributed to those in need to enjoy the days of Eid.
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Donate your Qurbani
We at Penny Appeal Canada take your right of Qurbani seriously. That’s why we source and sacrifice the healthiest animals with your donation, maintaining your duty as a Muslim and guaranteeing your Qurbani reaches those who need it the most. Help give poor families a joyous Eid and a delicious meal with your generous donations.
Just $59 ensures your Qurbani is sourced from trusted farmers and supplied to those most in need, providing protein-filled meat for those that have limited access to it throughout the year.
Prices are for one goat, sheep or 1/7th of a cow, based on availability.
Fulfill Your Qurbani with Penny Appeal Canada
Where will my Qurbani be distributed?
We will be distributing Qurbani meat to impoverished communities across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
Thanks to all your donations last year, we were able to distribute Qurbani meals to more than 6 million vulnerable people last year.
It is important that we all remember our responsibility to the less fortunate.
Qurbani 2022
Learn how far your Qurbani meals went to help those most in need last year.
I’d like to thank everyone who made this happen, I’m so happy to be home with my family on Eid and spend it with them. Thank you for this meat pack, we haven’t been able to buy meat for the last 3 years, so I am very grateful that we have it this year.
Afzal Ali, India
FAQs
Qurbani is the religious sacrifice of sheep, goats & cattle between the 10th and 12th days of Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar.
It is a sacred act to honour the tradition of the blessed Prophet Ibrahim (as) and Ismail (as) and their story of sacrifice and devotion to Allah (SWT). Sacrificed meat is distributed among the poor and needy across the globe.
Qurbani holds a special place in Islam. It is stressed upon ithe Qur’an and is a reminder of Prophet Ibrahim’s (as) devotion and obedience.
For many scholars, Qurbanis an obligation for all Muslims who possess the Zakat threshold. Despite this, its critical role within Islam is often missed, resulting in its tremendous barakah being lost.
The Prophet (S) said, “It is the Sunnah of your father Ibrahim (as). For every hair of the Qurbani you receive a reward from Allah (SWT).”