Eid ul-Adha 2025 in the UK is more than a celebration. Eid ul-Adha is a sacred reminder of sacrifice, obedience, and compassion. As we honour the legacy of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), who was willing to give up what he loved most for the sake of Allah (SWT), Muslims around the world are also called to give to those who are struggling, displaced, and forgotten.
At Muslim Aid, we believe in turning this blessed occasion into a source of hope for vulnerable families. Your Eid ul-Adha qurbani donation can provide vital food and dignity to those in desperate need.
Give your qurbani with purpose and support our programmes today.
The Eid ul-Adha festival is rooted in the story of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and his son Ismail (AS), which is beautifully described in the Qur’an:
“Then when they had both submitted their wills (to Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead, We called out to him, ‘O Ibrahim! You have fulfilled the vision.’ Verily, thus do We reward the doers of good.”
– Surah As-Saffat (37:103–105)
This act of devotion was rewarded not with the sacrifice of his son, but with the replacement of a ram, signifying Allah’s mercy. From this moment, Muslims are commanded to follow the tradition of qurbani as a sign of obedience and a means of distributing blessings.
Furthermore, the Qur’an emphasises the spirit behind qurbani:
“It is neither their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah; it is your piety that reaches Him.”
– Surah Al-Hajj (22:37)
This verse reminds us that the true value of qurbani lies in our sincerity and intention. The meat is for the people, but the devotion is for Allah.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also reinforced the importance of giving, especially during times of celebration:
“He is not a believer whose stomach is filled while the neighbour to his side goes hungry.”
– (Sahih Bukhari)
This Hadith captures the essence of helping the poor in Islam. Islam is a religion rooted in empathy, and acts of worship are never isolated from social responsibility. The Prophet (pbuh) was known for his immense generosity, especially during the days of Eid.
Another Hadith elaborates on the importance of qurbani:
“The son of Adam does not do any action on the Day of Sacrifice that is more beloved to Allah than shedding blood (for qurbani). It will come on the Day of Resurrection with its horns, hair, and hooves, and its blood will be accepted by Allah before it even falls to the ground.”
– (Tirmidhi, 1493)
This narration encourages Muslims to take the act of qurbani seriously and not just as a ritual, but as an investment in their hereafter and a means of uplifting the ummah.
While many in the UK celebrate Eid ul-Adha 2025 with family, prayer, and feasts, it’s crucial to remember that millions will greet the day with uncertainty, hunger, and hardship. For them, the Eid ul-Adha festival may pass without a single special meal or moment of joy.
Muslims are guided to split their qurbani meat into three parts: one for their family, one for friends and neighbours, and one for those in need. This division is based on the tradition of the Prophet (pbuh) and reflects the concept of helping the needy in Islam.
Muslim Aid ensures that your Eid ul-Adha qurbani donation reaches those often neglected—orphans, refugees, widows, and families living in extreme poverty—providing them not only with meat but also with dignity and the feeling of being remembered.
Eid ul-Adha is a beautiful reminder of Islam’s broader teachings on charity:
“And spend in the way of Allah and do not throw [yourselves] with your [own] hands into destruction [by refraining]. And do good; indeed, Allah loves the doers of good.”
– Surah Al-Baqarah (2:195)
From Zakat to Sadaqah, the Qur’an and Sunnah consistently call us to relieve the burdens of others. Islam doesn’t restrict compassion to special days, charitable acts in Islam are a lifelong endeavour.
In another powerful Hadith, the Prophet (pbuh) said:
“The most beloved of people to Allah is the one who brings the most benefit to others.”
– (Al-Mu’jam al-Awsat)
As Eid ul-Adha 2025 UK draws near, let your celebration be rooted in sincerity and service. Reflect on the teachings of the Qur’an. Embrace the Sunnah. Let your sacrifice echo the example of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), and let your generosity uplift the lives of the oppressed and the forgotten.
Join Muslim Aid in making this Eid meaningful. Donate your qurbani today and share your blessings with the world’s most vulnerable.
May Allah accept your sacrifices, amplify your intentions, and bless your families with peace and barakah. Eid Mubarak from all of us at Muslim Aid.
To give your qurbani or find out more about our Eid programmes, visit muslimaid.org.
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