Eidul Adha 2024, also known as Bakra Eid, is celebrated on the 10th day of Zil Hajj – the final month of the Islamic calendar, following Hajj.
The main event of Eid ul Azha is the sacrificial ritual, or Qurbani, where Muslims sacrifice animals such as goats, sheep, cows, or camels to honor the great Sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S.).
The meat from the Qurbani sacrifice is divided into three portions: one for the family, one for relatives and friends, and the final portion for the needy.
Various seminaries, mosques and organisations organises Ijtamai Qurbani or congregational sacrifice for the ease of the people, who cannot buy goat, sheep or the other whole animal.
Cows are commonly used for Ijtamai Qurbani where in Muslims pay for their share amount to participate in it.
How many Qurbani shares are in a cow?
Every eligible Muslim is required to offer one share of Qurbani. One goat or sheep is equivalent to one Qurbani share, whereas, there are seven Qurbani shares in a cow or a camel.
Ijtamai Qurbani Hissa 2024 in Karachi
Welfare organisations working in various parts of Pakistan has issued different rates for Ijtamai Qurbani hissa for this year. Following are the rates of leading organisations:
Organisation | Ijtamai Qurbani Hissa |
Saylani Welfare Trust | Rs. 16,000 |
Baitussalam Welfare Trust | Rs. 17,500 |
Chhipa Welfare Association | Rs. 20,000 |
Alamgir Welfare Trust International | Rs. 24,950 |
Alkhidmat Welfare Society* Rs. 20,000 | Rs. 20,000 |
However, the Ijtamai Qurbani Hissa price is higher at seminaries and mosques where it ranges between Rs30,000 to Rs35,000 depending on the animal size and weight.
Ijtamai Qurbani Hissa 2024 in Lahore
The above mentioned organisation are also offering service in Lahore at the same prices. Meanwhile, Jamia Naeemia, Jamia Zialul Aloom, Jamia Farooqia Rizvia and other madrassas are also offering the service of Ijtamai Qurbani.
In Lahore, the Ijtamai Qurbani Hissa ranges between Rs28,000 to Rs32,000.
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