of Dhul Hijjah
PART 1 | INTRODUCTION
Thank you!
Every year, the days of Dhul Hijjah remind us of what it means to give with purpose—not just because we can, but out of love for one another. For many families, this is the only time of the year they taste meat, and alhamdulilah, this year you helped make that possible for countless people.
But that’s not all! Your support went beyond Qurbani to include Eid gifts, Zakat, Sadaqah, and more, reaching 3.2 million people this Dhul Hijjah, both here at home and around the world.
I pray that during these special days, you felt a closeness to Allah and that the joy and meaning of this time continue to stay with you. Above all, I pray that one day you will be invited to witness these blessed days in the home of Allah.
As the world changes and challenges persist, thank you for standing with us and extending your hand where it is needed most.
Thank you for trusting us and for your commitment to making a difference in the lives of your brothers and sisters worldwide. Your support will never be forgotten.
May you continue to be called to do good in the service of Allah, with every deed weighing heavy on your scale.
Aysha Syed Director of Fundraising, Islamic Relief Canada
Your Impact this Dhul Hijjah A Season
of Sacrifice & Giving
Thank you for giving from what you love and making the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah especially blessed. In this season of sacrifice and extra reward, your love brought relief to 3.2 million vulnerable people around the world.
230,190
Qurbani / Udhiya Shares Donated
2,984,596
People Received Meat on Eid
58,185
Eid Gifts Delivered to Vulnerable Children
ISLAMIC RELIEF’S Qurbani Udhiya Program
The Qurbani/Udhiya program started in 1986 by Islamic Relief with only 670 Qurbanis worldwide. Now, it's one of our largest annual programs, with 230,190 Qurbanis donated globally, benefiting over 2.9 million people.
We've developed an efficient and reliable process over 30 years, adhering to Islamic, ethical, and humanitarian standards in the countries we work.
On Eid, sacrifices are done humanely and hygienically, and meat is immediately distributed to the needy without waste. Your generosity impacts families in Canada, worldwide, and especially in conflict zones like Gaza and Sudan.
Thank you for choosing to do your sacrifice through Islamic Relief!
Our Qurbani/Udhiya Distribution Process
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Selecting Rights-holders
Islamic Relief field teams identify vulnerable communities, including orphan sponsorship households, female-headed households, conflictaffected households, and people in the most vulnerable economic conditions.
We collaborate with local communities and agencies to ensure eligible households receive Qurbani and have their needs addressed.
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How Funds are Used Locally
Field offices source high-quality animals (sheep, goats, cows, or buffalo) from local farms and traders, ensuring value for money and providing high-quality meat to rights-holders.
Transportation and logistics are managed for the animals' welfare, and meat handling, packing, and distribution adhere to strict hygiene standards.
Veterinarians and health officials inspect animal health and care.
Local Imams, scholars, and skilled butchers monitor and perform sacrifices in compliance with Shariah through community-led action.
2
Collecting Qurbani Donations
Throughout the blessed 10 days, Islamic Relief Canada collects your Qurbani donations to provide Qurbani/Udhiya and feed the poorest of the poor. We pre-purchase animals in order to fulfill all incoming requests.
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Your Donations in Action
Your Qurbani/Udhiya reaches those in need, providing an average of 4 kilograms of meat, feeding a family for a week. Your donations offer access to high quality meat, sometimes the only meat they enjoy all year.
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Your Impact
Our work does not end once a rights-holder receives your Qurbani. They remain in our system to continue receiving support through other projects and funds implemented in the area.
Thank you for readily extending your hand to the world's most vulnerable this Dhul Hijjah, and making them a part of your community with love and compassion!
PART 3 | IMPACT OF YOUR QURBANI
Qurbani Udhiya Around the World
Afghanistan ....................... 30,758
Albania ................................. 10,656
Bangladesh ........................ 270,900
Bangladesh ........................ 205,800 (Rohingya Refugees)
Bosnia & Herzegovina ..... 13,860
Chechnya ............................ 35,000
Ethiopia ............................... 220,000
Indonesia ............................ 14,000
Iraq ........................................ 16,450
Jordan .................................. 35,063
Kenya ................................... 240,000
Kosovo ................................. 7,500
Lebanon ............................... 35,832
Malawi ................................. 193,500
Mali........................................ 560,016
Nepal .................................... 45,000
Niger ..................................... 63,000
North Macedonia .............. 3,750
Pakistan .............................. 237,654
Palestine (Gaza) ................ 159,000
Philippines .......................... 40,000
Somalia ................................ 163,572
South Africa ....................... 63,084
South Sudan 75,600
Sri Lanka 31,392
Sudan 70,000
Syria 28,945
Turkiye 25,000
Yemen 83,384
2,984,596* Individuals Received Qurbani/ Udhiya
230,190 Qurbanis Were Distributed on Eid Al-Adha *These numbers are a reflection of Islamic Relief’s global efforts, including the 14,520 Qurbanis funded specifically by Islamic Relief Canada and then distributed to 140,331 rights-holders across 23 countries by our respective field offices.
Qurbani in Gaza
This Dhul Hijjah, our Qurbani in Gaza prioritized sourcing highquality animals in Egypt and completing the sacrifice there — before freezing the meat and transporting it for distribution in Gaza.
At the present moment*, the Qurbani slaughtering process and packaging has been completed in Egypt. Our team is working in collaboration with the UN Logistics Cluster and other relevant bodies to acquire the necessary permits for transportation into Gaza.
The distributions will take place in areas where Islamic Relief Palestine and partners are currently operational, including the Middle Area (Deir Al Balah, Zawayda, and Al Nusairat), as well as Khan Younis, Rafah, Gaza City, and North Gaza (Beit Hanoun, Beit Lahya, and Jabaliya).
Given that the situation on the ground is constantly changing, the delivery date and coverage area may also be subject to change. We will provide regular updates as we receive more information.
159,000 Rights-holders in Gaza Expected to Receive Qurbani Meat
*This information was last updated on June 23, 2025.
Qurbani/Udhiya Here at Home
From Coast to Coast
From British Columbia to Halifax, you celebrated the love of community alongside our local partners to help feed 3,352 low-income families, refugees, and food-insecure Canadians through your Qurbani this Dhul Hijjah. We greatly appreciate our community for coming together to give back during this season of sacrifice and giving!
3,352 Canadian Families
Received Your Qurbani
Our Community Partners
Kitchener
St.John's
Nazar Mohammad Noorzai, 67 years old Ghibatan District, Herat Province, Afghanistan
“I’ve always heard about Islamic Relief through announcements at our village mosque and from neighbours, but this is the first time I’ve received support from them.
The fresh Qurbani meat helped us prepare meals for four days. It gave my grandchildren strength and energy, and it lifted our spirits. It made our Eid celebration joyful and full of gratitude.
Thank you for your support. May Allah (SWT) bless your efforts and help you reach every family in need.”
Maemunah, 50 years old South Kediri, West Lombok, Indonesia
“My disabilities mean that I’m no longer able to work and financially support my family. I rely on my grandson, who’s currently the sole provider, to meet our needs. We’re careful about what we buy to eat, which means we can only afford small amounts of meat twice a month.
But through Islamic Relief’s Qurbani program, we received a generous amount of meat. This is more than enough for our family, and we can’t wait to also share this with our neighbours and enjoy it together.”
PART 4 | ZAKAT
Your Zakat in Trusted hands
Your Zakat is an Amanah, and we take that trust very seriously. At Islamic Relief Canada, we follow a scholar-verified Zakat Policy to ensure your Zakat reaches as many vulnerable people as possible to transform their lives.
This ensures that Islamic principles are adhered to every step of the way from project design and community fundraising discussions to project implementation. Our projects take a community-based approach, sourcing essential items from local vendors, creating programs that best serve their needs, and supporting rights-holders to take ownership from start to finish.
We strive to ensure that your Zakat empowers the individuals and families who receive it, and ultimately contributes to bringing them out of the difficult circumstances they are in.
To read more about our scholar-verified Zakat policy, visit us at islamicrelief.ca/zakat-policy
Our Zakat Distribution Process
Rights-holders
Islamic Relief identifies those well below Nisab, working with the poorest of the poor and the most vulnerable. This includes orphan households, single femaleheaded households, people with disabilities, and the elderly.
Needs Assessment
Our caseworkers, staff and volunteers in our field offices use a standardized system to collect information, record notes and categorize to determine the support that each individual and family needs.
Collecting Zakat
How Funds are Used Locally
Your Donations in Action
Your Zakat reaches the hands of those who need it most, providing rights-holders with the tools to support themselves and pass it on to the next generation.
Our work does not end once a rights-holder receives your Zakat donations. They remain in our system to continue receiving support through projects and funds implemented in the area until they are self-sufficient. 1 4 2 5 3 6
Once Zakat donations are collected, Islamic Relief Canada wires funds to be disbursed to the field offices for immediate distribution and implementation on the ground.
Throughout the year, Islamic Relief Canada collects your Zakat donations to continuously fund projects that assist people in the most vulnerable economic conditions.
Your Impact
Your Zakat in Action
Your Zakat donations this Dhul Hijjah were allocated to fund our many ongoing Zakat-eligible projects and continue providing for the needs of 2.3 million people worldwide.
Thank you for readily extending your hand to the world's most vulnerable and making them a part of your community with love and compassion!
Impact of Zakat Donations for 2025
2,363,841 People Being Reached
46 Zakat Projects Supported
Eid Gift DistributiON
Sharing the Joy of Eid with Children in Need
Your kindness gifted smiles to orphans and vulnerable children on Eid day through new clothes, shoes, school bags, educational materials, toys, and sweets. These gifts full of joy were distributed across 18 countries, including Lebanon, Palestine, Somalia, and Yemen!
Thank you for helping spread the joy of Eid Al-Adha globally to 58,185 children and letting them know that someone is thinking of them.
58,185* Children Felt the Joy of Eid!
*This is a reflection of all Islamic Relief offices around the world and includes the 11,465 individuals specifically reached by Islamic Relief
Eid Toy Drive
Bringing Smiles to Vulnerable Canadians
This Dhul Hijjah, YOU brought smiles to the faces of 2,889 Muslim children through our Canada-wide Eid Al-Adha toy drive!
Working alongside 21 partner organizations, including Sakeenah Canada, Islamic Association of Saskatchewan, and London Muslim Mosque, our teams across 15 cities nationwide delivered toys straight into the arms of mini-changemakers.
2,889
Children
Felt the Joy of Eid across Canada!
Jazakum Allahu Khairan for your continued support and kindness for the world’s most vulnerable.
Because you gave from what you love, 3.2 million people felt that love this Dhul Hijjah.
May Allah accept your efforts and sacrifices during this sacred month and allow us to continue working hand in hand for a better, more hopeful future.
We’re so grateful, this wouldn’t have been possible without you.
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