Qurbani is a highly recommended practice, and it is a Sunnah. According to the Hanafi school of thought, Qurbani is wajib, and hence compulsory on every Muslim possessing wealth equal to or greater than the Nisab value.

While it is important to give a portion of the meat to the needy, there are no distinct rules about meat distribution. However, some recommended guidelines from Islamic scholars encourage dividing the Qurbani meat into three equal portions. One portion can be kept for personal consumption. The second portion should be reserved for relatives, neighbors, and friends, while the third portion should be distributed among the needy. However, many people choose to donate all three portions of Qurani, and it is permissible to do so.

The Qurbani can be performed on any of the three days of the Eid, but it must be conducted after the Eid al-Adha prayers.

Eid al Adha 2026 is expected to start on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, and end on Friday, May 29, 2026 ( subject to moon sighting ).

Eid al-Adha or Eid ul Adha is known as Eid al Azha in Urdu. It is also referred to as the Bakra Eid locally.

Yes, the dates for Eid al-Adha may be different due to differences in moon sighting. Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, the sacred month of the Islamic calendar during which the Hajj pilgrimage takes place. For example, in the UAE Eid al-Adha 2026 is expected to start on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, and in Pakistan it is expected to start on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026 (subject to moon sighting).

Eid ul Adha is celebrated for three days, and you can conduct Qurbani on any of these days. In Pakistan, the third and the last day for Eid ul Adha may be Friday, 29th May, 2026 ( subject to moon sighting ).