International Qurbani — One-Sentence Overview
International proxy Qurbani is the practice of having your sacrifice performed by a local partner in a target country (Palestine, Syria, Somalia, Yemen, Bangladesh) per Islamic rites, with the meat distributed to families in need in that region; reaches 2.5x more families than domestic at ~60% lower price due to local cost differences.
Region Comparison — 2026 Prices
| Region | Sheep / Goat | Cattle Share | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇸 Palestine (Gaza) | ₺7,000 | ₺7,000 / share | ~10 families / sheep |
| 🇸🇾 Syria | ₺7,000 | ₺7,000 / share | ~10 families / sheep |
| 🇸🇴 Somalia | ₺7,000 | ₺7,000 / share | ~10 families / sheep |
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | ₺7,000 | ₺7,000 / share | ~10 families / sheep |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | ₺7,000 | ₺7,000 / share | ~10 families / sheep |
🇵🇸 Palestine (Gaza)
UN OCHA Q1-Q2 2026 reports 2.3 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. Meat access during Eid is critical.
🇸🇾 Syria
Displaced families in Idlib and refugees in border camps are prioritized.
🇸🇴 Somalia
Food crisis in drought-affected regions of North Africa makes meat a scarce annual resource.
🇾🇪 Yemen
Ongoing conflict and blockade have driven food inflation to record levels. UN reports 17M+ in food insecurity.
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
Distribution to Rohingya refugee camps and flood-affected Muslim families.
Religious & Operational Framework
Performing proxy Qurbani in a different geographic region is permissible per all four Sunni school imams. International Qurbani follows the practice of distributing the entire meat as tasadduq, especially recommended in the Maliki and Hanbali schools (giving the entire meat to the poor is the most virtuous).
- Slaughter follows Islamic method (basmala + cutting jugular veins).
- Field partners are halal-certified organizations.
- Distribution via local civil society + humanitarian aid organizations.
- Proxy text drafted per Hanafi school; valid for donors of all schools.
FAQ
Is international Qurbani religiously equivalent to domestic?
Yes, both are equally valid in fiqh. All four Sunni schools agree that proxy Qurbani performed in a different geographic region is permissible. Recipients need not be Muslim, but in practice the meat reaches Muslim families in need.
Why is international Qurbani cheaper?
Local meat prices, animal procurement costs, and labor in target regions are lower than in Türkiye. ₺7,000 abroad equals ₺18,000 of value in Türkiye. The same donation reaches approximately 2.5x more families.
Which madhab's slaughter method is used?
All international slaughters follow the religious method (basmala + cutting jugular veins), valid in all four Sunni schools. Bakara 195's international partners are organizations certified for halal slaughter.
When will I receive the distribution report?
International Qurbani distribution reports take 2-3 weeks due to logistics. Domestic Qurbani is 7-14 days. The report includes field photos, beneficiary count, and region data.
Can I take meat for myself?
For international Qurbani, all meat is distributed to families in need on the field; the donor cannot receive meat. This is permissible in Hanafi and Hanbali schools as an act of tasadduq. For domestic Qurbani, an option to receive meat will be added in a future update.
Donate International Qurbani
From ₺7,000, reach 2.5x more families.
Donate NowWant Domestic Qurbani Instead?
For meat distribution within Türkiye, choose the domestic option (₺18,000) on the main Qurbani page. Both are religiously valid.