Udhiyah Charity Calculator 2026

The Udhiyah Charity Calculator is a free, browser-based tool that estimates how much your Eid ul Adha qurbani donation costs when given through a charity to feed families overseas — including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Yemen, Syria, Gaza, Somalia, Afghanistan, and Rohingya refugee camps. It calculates total cost in your local currency, meat delivered in kilograms, families fed, and cost-per-meal — based on publicly listed 2025 charity prices. Last updated 2026-05.

What Is Udhiyah and How Does Charity Qurbani Work?

Udhiyah (Arabic: أضحية) is the Arabic term for the Eid ul Adha sacrifice — the same act as qurbani (Urdu/Hindi/Bengali). They are identical: a wajib or sunnah animal sacrifice on the 10th, 11th, or 12th of Dhul Hijjah commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son. Charity-administered udhiyah works like this: you transfer a fixed price to a charity (e.g., Islamic Relief, Muslim Aid). The charity buys a halal animal in the recipient country, slaughters it on Eid days following Islamic rules, and distributes the meat to vulnerable families — refugees, war-displaced households, the poor, and orphans. You receive a confirmation, and many charities now offer photo or video proof of slaughter.

Cost Comparison: UK vs USA vs Local 2026

Based on publicly listed 2025 prices, here are realistic ballparks: a goat share to Bangladesh from the UK ranges £80–180 (typically £130 with Penny Appeal or Muslim Hands). A cow share to Pakistan from the USA is $200–280 with US-registered charities like Helping Hand or Zakat Foundation. A full cow in Yemen from the UK through Muslim Aid or Human Appeal runs £500–700, feeding up to 100 people. A goat to Syria from the EU via charity is €100–160. Gaza qurbani in 2025 priced higher (£190–250 goat) due to logistics blockades and is harder to deliver reliably. Donating at home in the UK or USA from a halal farm runs £150–300 per goat or $200–280 per cow share — same animal but less reach because local meat prices are 2–4× higher than overseas.

How to Verify a Qurbani Charity Is Trustworthy

Before donating, run this 5-step check: (1) Registration — verify the charity number on the UK Charity Commission, USA IRS 990, or your national regulator's website. (2) Track record — look for 5+ years of audited annual reports and qurbani-specific impact reports. (3) Cost transparency — reputable charities publish the exact animal price, admin fee percentage, and delivery breakdown. Avoid any charity that won't tell you what percent goes to overhead. (4) Photo/video proof — leading charities now share location-stamped slaughter and distribution photos on request. (5) Independent reviews — check Charity Navigator (USA), GuideStar, or Trustpilot for recent donor feedback. We do not endorse any single charity — compare at least 2–3 before donating.

Receipt, Tax, and Tracking Your Donation

Most established Muslim charities provide tax-deductible donation receipts. In the UK, Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no extra cost — verify the charity is HMRC-registered. In the USA, donations to a 501(c)(3) Muslim charity are tax-deductible on Form 1040 Schedule A. In Canada, the donation must go to a CRA-registered Canadian charity. Tracking varies: Islamic Relief and Muslim Hands typically email a confirmation with the recipient country and approximate slaughter date. Premium tiers ($30–50 extra) often include photo or video proof of slaughter and distribution. If you require a specific named beneficiary (e.g., for niyyah on behalf of a deceased relative), state this in the donation notes — most charities can accommodate niyyah names without extra cost.