When is Qurbani Eid 2026?
Eid al-Adha 2026, also known as the Islamic festival of sacrifice, is fast approaching and it’s important to know the exact date to know when Qurbani should be done. The 2026 Eid al-Adha date is expected to be May 27th, which is the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah. However, this date can vary due to the sighting of the crescent moon, so it’s best to check closer to the time for a more accurate date. The celebration continues for three days after the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, spanning across the 11th, 12th and 13th days of Dhul Hijjah. These days are called the days of tashreeq and Qurbani is done on these days until the sun sets on the 13th of Dhul Hijjah. During the Islamic festival of sacrifice, Muslims gather together with family, friends and the community to eat traditional meals, reflect, support each other and pray.
Nubaishah Al-Hudhali (RAA) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him said:
“The days of Tashriq (the three days following ‘Idul Ad-ha, i.e., 11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul Hijjah) are days of eating, drinking, and remembering (dhikr) of Allah, the Most Great and Glorious.”
Practical Tips for Performing Qurbani
Preparing for Your Sacrifice
- Verify the exact dates of Eid al-Adha in your locality
- Consult local Islamic authorities for precise moon sighting
- Select a healthy, permissible animal meeting Shariah requirements
- Plan your donation or sacrifice in advance
Choosing an Animal
Permissible animals for Qurbani include:
- Goats
- Sheep
- Cows
- Camels
- Lambs
- Buffalo
What’s the Deadline for Qurbani?
So, what’s the deadline for Qurbani? The sacrifice can only begin after the Eid prayer on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah (the day of Eid al-Adha) and can continue to be performed until sunset on the 13th of Dhul Hijjah. This means that the deadline for Qurbani is the 13th of Dhul Hijjah.
For most Muslims, a Qurbani donation needs to be made to a reputable charity, like Al-Qulub Trust. This donation needs to be made as early as possible to ensure that your sacrifice is made within this timeline. We recommend the Qurbani deadline for donations to be before Eid al-Adha, which is why we take donations a month before the celebration. However, we can take donations during Eid before the 13th day and get your sacrifice in before sunset on the last day. If you donate too late, your Qurbani is at risk of being done outside of this deadline, which won’t count as Qurbani. Instead, it will only count as general charity (Sadaqah), and your act of worship won’t be fulfilled.
Why Early Qurbani Donations Matter
Most Muslims decide to give their Qurbani on the day of Eid as it feels the most appropriate time. However, there’s so much that goes into getting your sacrifice prepared and distributed to those in need that this can be risky and may be too late. With the complex logistics and the massive global volume of donations, waiting until the day of Eid can mean your sacrifice doesn’t get performed before sunset of the 13th of Dhul Hijjah. This means that getting your donations in early matters because it ensures that your sacrifice is done before the Qurbani deadline to make it valid.
Making your donation early with Al-Qulub Trust ensures that your sacrifice is carried out within the correct timeframe. As well as this, it allows you to select the best animals that are healthy and meet the regulations to ensure that the meat that’s distributed to those in need is fresh and makes it to them during Eid al-Adha. It provides a timely sacrifice that gives vulnerable families around the world healthy food to end their hunger and help them join in the Eid celebrations, giving them joy, hope and better health to survive.
The 100% Qurbani Promise by Al-Qulub Trust
At Al-Qulub Trust, we facilitate your Qurbani sacrifice to meet your obligation and help the poor and needy. As a reputable international charity, we’ve handled Qurbani for many donors over many years, so you can rely on us to correctly carry out your sacrifice in line with Islamic regulations. We have a 100% Qurbani promise, which guarantees that every donation is handled according to Islamic principles and all of your money goes toward the sacrifice and distribution of the meat to vulnerable families all over the world. Our team find healthy animals, perform the sacrifice during the correct days and distribute fresh, halal meat to communities in need.
Your Qurbani donations reach countries that need it the most, such as Uganda, Burundi, Tanzania, Afghanistan, Yemen, Sudan and Palestine. This means that we have the capabilities for you to select countries where the need is greatest for your sacrifice to be given to, so that you can save countless lives who are facing unimaginable hunger, hardship, conflict and poverty. We also promise that every donation made is handled transparently, reliably and in compliance with Shariah, making us your trusted Qurbani partner to fulfil your act of worship.
Knowing when to give Qurbani is vital to correctly carry out the act of worship, earn reward and help those in need. By following the deadline for Qurbani during the days of Eid al-Adha and ensuring your donation is done as soon as possible, you can ensure that your sacrifice counts and makes a meaningful difference to vulnerable communities. Donate your Qurbani with Al-Qulub Trust before Eid al-Adha to fulfil your sacrifice properly and provide fresh, healthy meat to those facing poverty, hunger and hardship during Eid al-Adha. We distribute the meat from your sacrifice to vulnerable families who cannot afford to feed themselves and to those facing extreme conflict and poverty to change their lives, offer hope for a brighter future and spread the joys of Eid
