As-salāmu 'alaykum wa rahmatullāhi wa barakātuh!
Eid al-Adha 2025 is expected to fall on Friday, June 6. May Allah allow us to reach this blessed day with strong faith, good health, and abundant rizq. Ameen.

As the festival approaches, many Muslims are feeling overwhelmed due to the rising cost of rams and livestock this year. If you're worried about affording a Qurbani animal, don't lose hope. Islam is a religion of ease — and there is a way for everyone to take part in this noble Sunnah.

✅ Can You Share in a Qurbani?

Yes! Islam permits group sacrifices for certain animals. Here's how it works:

Camel – 7 people

Cow – 7 people

Ram – 1 person

Goat – 1 person

So if a ram or goat is beyond your budget, consider joining with others to sacrifice a cow or camel and share the reward.

🐄 Minimum Age for Qurbani Animals

Make sure your animal meets the Islamic age requirement:

Camel – 5 years
Cow – 2 years
Goat – 1 year
Ram/Sheep – 6 months (if it appears like a 1-year-old)

❌ What Makes an Animal Invalid for Qurbani?

According to authentic Hadith (Sahih al-Bukhari and Muslim), animals must be healthy and free from major defects, such as:

Blindness
Severe illness
Lameness
Extreme thinness

🌙 Final Reminder

Even if you can't afford a ram alone, you can still earn the full reward by sharing in a group Qurbani. What matters most is your sincere intention and effort.

Let's prepare spiritually and practically for Eid al-Adha with grateful hearts and sincere intentions. May Allah accept our sacrifices and grant us His mercy. Ameen.