In 2025, our Qurbani programme reached thousands of people across multiple countries, including Somalia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Palestine, and Syria. Even in regions with limited access and ongoing challenges, distributions continued to reach vulnerable families. In 2026, the situation remains largely unchanged. Many families still struggle to access basic nutrition, and Qurbani continues to serve as a key source of meat during Eid.
Understanding how much is Qurbani in 2026 requires looking beyond a single price point. Costs vary depending on location, type of animal, and how the sacrifice is carried out and delivered.
We set our 2026 Qurbani prices based on real, up-to-date costs in each country where the sacrifice takes place, taking into account regional conditions and delivery complexity.
Lower-cost Qurbani begins at £47, covering locations such as Somalia and India. These options remain accessible because livestock costs are lower and supply chains are more stable.
The next range sits at £79, including countries like Sudan, Sri Lanka, and Yemen. These regions involve slightly higher operational demands.
At £99, Qurbani extends to Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Indonesia. These are consistent, widely selected options where animal prices are somewhat higher, but our established local networks help keep things efficient.
For areas facing conflict or access challenges, such as Bosnia, Syria, and Palestine, Qurbani is priced at £247. Here, logistics and security constraints play a significant role.
For those who want a broader reach, the Global Qurbani at £461 spreads your donation across projects in Palestine, Yemen and Somalia at the same time. It is a single contribution that helps multiple high-need areas while keeping everything fully transparent.
The cost of Qurbani per person depends on whether sacrificing a livestock animal is given as a single share or as part of a full animal. A small animal, such as a goat or sheep, counts as one person’s Qurbani. Larger animals like buffaloes or camels are divided into seven shares, allowing multiple people to contribute.
For those asking how much is one Qurbani share, it varies based on location and structure. If only one share in a large animal is given, the cost can start from around £47, depending on the country where the Qurbani is carried out. This is often the most straightforward option for an individual.
When seven people each contribute one share towards a full large animal, the total cost is £266, which brings the price down to approximately £38 per share. This is commonly referred to as a Family Qurbani. So, if you have a larger household, the Family Qurbani at £266 is often the most practical choice. This lets eligible family members fulfil their obligation together in one go. It is especially helpful for UK families with several adults and older children who have reached the age at which Qurbani applies.
If Qurbani is performed within the UK, the structure changes. Our UK Qurbani option is priced at £350. This covers a high-standard animal sourced and slaughtered here locally, with the meat distributed to eligible families in the UK who meet our vulnerability criteria.
Each option fulfils the obligation. The difference comes down to whether the Qurbani is shared or full, and whether it is carried out locally in the UK or overseas.
Qurbani meat price is often misunderstood. It is not simply the value of meat per kilogram. It includes the entire process behind delivering that meat to someone who needs it.
We buy directly from local farmers and approved facilities, making sure every animal meets the required age, weight and health standards. Carrying out the sacrifice correctly, processing the meat, and distributing it efficiently.
The meat is always processed fresh on site or in proper facilities and distributed quickly and never frozen or stored for long periods, so families receive the highest nutritional value possible. Each stage adds to the cost, but ensures the sacrifice is carried out correctly and the meat reaches those it is intended for.
In many regions, Qurbani meat is not just a meal. It is a rare source of nutrition. For some families, it is the only time in the year they are able to consume meat. This reality and need change how the price should be viewed.
There is often hesitation around UK pricing. The assumption is that it should align with international costs, but it doesn’t.
Several simple factors shape our Qurbani price UK each year: current livestock market rates in the project countries, fuel and transport costs (especially to remote or hard-to-reach villages), the staff and equipment needed for humane and hygienic slaughter, veterinary checks, packaging and the basic administration to make sure everything is done correctly. Once we publish the prices, they stay fixed because we secure supplier contracts early. There are no hidden charges at any point.
Prophetic Qurbani is priced at £94 in 2026. This is an additional sacrifice, separate from the obligatory one, following the example of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), who used to offer additional animals on behalf of his Ummah. So, it is typically offered on behalf of those who are unable to give Qurbani themselves. While not required, it increases the reach of the donation and extends the benefit to more people.
There is a common assumption that cheaper Qurbani is somehow less valid or less impactful. That assumption is incorrect. All Qurbani options follow the same standards. Animals must meet health and age requirements, and the process must comply with Islamic guidelines. These conditions do not change based on price.
A £47 Qurbani is not a reduced version of the obligation. It is simply a reflection of lower livestock costs in that region.
Qurbani is performed after the Eid al-Adha prayer, starting from the 10th of Dhul Hijjah and continuing until the 13th. In 2026, Eid is expected to fall around 26-27 May, subject to moon sighting.
To make sure your Qurbani is carried out on time, donations should be made before Eid. As we secure animals in advance, it’s best to make a timely contribution to ensure that your sacrifice is carried out within the required window.
Qurbani is a clear obligation with defined conditions, but its pricing reflects real-world factors that vary across regions. It is important to note that Qurbani pricing is not about finding the lowest number but understanding what that number represents.
At Muslim Aid, we structure our Qurbani options to give you clear, practical choices based on where your donation can have the most impact. Whether it is a single share or a full animal, each option is designed to make sure your Qurbani is carried out correctly and reaches those who need it.
This Eid, give your Qurbani through Muslim Aid and complete your obligation with confidence, knowing it is delivered with purpose and reaches vulnerable communities at the right time.
We are a faith-based British international charity that provides help to people who are victims of natural disasters or conflict or suffering from poverty, hunger, disease, homelessness, injustice, deprivation or lack of skills and economic opportunities.
© Copyright 2026. Muslim Aid - Help Muslims Around the World in Need . All Rights Reserved.
Charity CIO No. 1176462
Serving humanity since 1985.
