Within Islam, caring for orphaned children is not viewed simply as an act of kindness – it is a deeply emphasised social and moral responsibility. 

Throughout the Qur’an and Islamic teachings, the protection and support of vulnerable children is repeatedly highlighted, reminding believers of the importance of safeguarding those who have experienced loss and hardship. 

An orphaned child is not only someone grieving the loss of a parent. In many parts of the world today, that loss can also bring financial hardship, disrupted education, emotional suffering and reduced access to essential support. 

This is why caring for orphaned children continues to hold such importance in Islam. 

A Responsibility Repeated Throughout Islamic Teachings 

Islam places great emphasis on how society treats its most vulnerable members, particularly orphaned children. 

The Qur’an repeatedly warns against neglecting or mistreating orphaned children, while encouraging believers to protect, support and care for them with sincerity and compassion. 

For many Muslims, supporting orphaned children is therefore not seen as optional charity alone, but as part of a wider responsibility towards humanity and social justice. 

Caring for an orphaned child means helping protect their wellbeing, preserving their dignity, supporting their upbringing and helping ensure they are not left alone to face hardship without support. 

The Status of Those Who Care for Orphaned Children 

The care of orphaned children holds such significance in Islam that numerous narrations speak about its immense spiritual value. 

Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) said: 

“Indeed, in Paradise there is a home called the House of Joy, and none shall enter it except those who brought joy to orphans.” (Bihar Al Anwar) 

This powerful narration reflects the immense value Islam places on protecting the emotional and physical wellbeing of orphaned children. 

Supporting an orphaned child is not limited to providing financial assistance alone. It also includes helping provide stability, care, protection and reassurance during some of the most difficult moments in a child’s life. 

The Reality Facing Many Orphaned Children Today 

Across many parts of the world, countless orphaned children continue to face serious hardship. 

In communities affected by poverty, conflict and instability, widowed mothers are often left carrying the responsibility of supporting entire households alone while struggling to meet rising living costs. 

For many children, this can affect: 

• Access to food and nutrition 

• Education and school attendance 

• Healthcare and treatment 

• Emotional wellbeing 

• Overall household stability 

In remote and underserved areas, many vulnerable families can also remain beyond the reach of regular support systems. 

For orphaned children, the absence of long-term support can shape every stage of life that follows. 

Why Long-Term Care Matters 

Islam encourages not only immediate acts of charity, but sustained care and responsibility towards vulnerable people. 

For orphaned children, support is often needed far beyond a single moment of relief. 

Long-term care can help provide greater stability throughout childhood by helping families access essentials such as healthcare, education and ongoing financial support. 

This is why many Muslims choose to support orphan sponsorship programmes, particularly during sacred months such as Muharram, where themes of sacrifice, responsibility and standing beside those facing hardship are remembered. 

Honouring Muharram Through Responsibility 

For many, Muharram is a time of reflection on sacrifice, justice and responsibility towards others. The tragedy of Karbala continues to inspire people not only through remembrance, but through action -particularly in supporting vulnerable members of society. 

Caring for orphaned children remains one of the many ways people seek to embody these values today. 

At Al-Ayn Social Care Foundation, more than 114,000 orphaned children across Iraq, Afghanistan and Ghana receive support through long-term care programmes designed to help respond to both immediate and ongoing needs. 

A Responsibility That Continues 

Caring for orphaned children is not limited to a single season, campaign or moment of generosity. 

It is an ongoing responsibility rooted in protection, mercy and standing beside vulnerable children through hardship and loss. 

This Muharram, help support orphaned children through long-term sponsorship and continued care. 

But the meaning of sacrifice in Muharram extends far beyond historical remembrance alone. For many people, Muharram becomes a time to reflect on responsibility and the role we play in supporting others facing difficulty today. 

Remembering Karbala 

The tragedy of Karbala remains one of the most significant events in history. Taking place in the sacred month of Muharram – the beginning of the Hijri year – it marked far more than a battle fought on a desert plain. For many Muslims around the world, Karbala represents the timeless struggle between truth and falsehood, justice and oppression, principle and power. 

The sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS) continues to resonate centuries later because it embodied faith, moral courage and steadfastness in the face of immense hardship. Despite knowing the dangers ahead, Imam Hussain (AS) refused to legitimise injustice or remain silent in the face of corruption and oppression. 

Muharram therefore is not simply remembered as the start of a new Islamic year, but as a period of reflection on the values that Karbala came to represent: sacrifice, dignity, responsibility and standing firm upon truth even when faced with overwhelming difficulty. 

For many Muslims, the events of Karbala remain relevant today because they serve as a reminder that faith is not only expressed through remembrance, but also through action, integrity and responsibility towards others. 

Sacrifice Beyond Ourselves 

Muharram encourages reflection not only on personal worship, but also on responsibility towards others. For many Muslims, remembrance is accompanied by action: 

• Supporting vulnerable families  

• Feeding those in need or providing water  

• Giving charity  

• Caring for orphaned children  

• Standing beside those experiencing hardship  

Hardship Continues for Many Families Today 

Across the world today, countless families continue to live through poverty, instability and loss. 

Widowed mothers and orphaned children are often among the most vulnerable, particularly in communities affected by conflict, food insecurity and financial hardship. 

This is why many people choose Muharram as a time to support long-term charitable causes that help vulnerable families beyond temporary relief alone. 

Honouring Muharram Through Action 

For many Muslims, honouring Muharram is not limited to remembrance alone. It is also reflected through how we respond to hardship and suffering around us today. 

Supporting orphaned children, helping vulnerable families and giving charity during Muharram are ways many people seek to embody the values associated with this sacred month. 

Through Al-Ayn, orphaned children across Iraq, Afghanistan and Ghana receive long-term support designed to help respond to both immediate and ongoing needs. 

What difference will you make this Muharram? 

Muharram reminds us that sacrifice is not only something remembered from history. 

It is also reflected through responsibility, action and standing beside those facing hardship today. 

This Muharram, help support orphaned children and vulnerable families through long-term care and compassionate support. 

Across Afghanistan, many orphaned children continue to live in communities affected by poverty, food insecurity and limited access to support. 

While some families live in larger cities, many vulnerable households are based in remote and underserved regions where access to assistance can remain extremely limited. 

Reaching these children requires more than temporary aid distributions alone. It requires teams working directly within communities to identify vulnerable families, understand their needs and provide long-term support. 

At Al-Ayn, this work continues across multiple regions of Afghanistan as part of an expanding programme supporting orphaned children and widowed mothers. 

Travelling Across Communities to Reach Vulnerable Families 

Across Afghanistan, Al-Ayn field teams travel to different communities to identify orphaned children living in vulnerable conditions. 

Many of these journeys involve travelling long distances to areas where support can otherwise remain difficult to access. In some regions, families may be living far from major cities or established support networks, making direct outreach essential. 

Through home visits and assessments, teams work to better understand the circumstances facing each family, including household conditions, financial pressures and the specific needs of the children within the home. 

This work helps ensure vulnerable children are not overlooked simply because of where they live. 

Female-Led Teams Supporting Vulnerable Families 

Across Afghanistan, many of Al-Ayn’s field teams include dedicated female staff working directly with widowed mothers and orphaned children within local communities. 

Their presence plays an important role in helping families feel more comfortable sharing the realities of the challenges they face inside the home. Through direct engagement with mothers and family members, teams are able to better understand household conditions, identify urgent needs and continue ongoing follow-up support. 

These teams work on the ground across different regions of Afghanistan, carrying out home visits and assessments as part of Al-Ayn’s wider efforts to reach vulnerable children in underserved communities. 

Their work remains central to identifying families in need and helping ensure orphaned children can access long-term support and care. 

Supporting Families Facing Ongoing Hardship 

Many widowed mothers in Afghanistan are carrying the responsibility of supporting entire households alone while facing rising living costs and financial instability. 

For orphaned children, these pressures can affect access to education, healthcare and basic living essentials. Al-Ayn’s sponsorship programme is designed to help provide families with ongoing support throughout the year rather than only during periods of emergency response. 

Support can include monthly financial assistance, educational resources, healthcare assistance where needed and continued social care follow-up. 

For many families, this long-term support can help provide greater stability during extremely difficult circumstances. 

Expanding a Proven Sponsorship Model 

Al-Ayn’s work in Afghanistan builds on more than 20 years of experience supporting orphaned children in Iraq through comprehensive care. 

Today, that experience continues to shape expanding operations across Afghanistan, where thousands of orphaned children are already receiving support through sponsorship and essential support on a monthly basis. 

As operations continue to grow, Al-Ayn remains focused on reaching more vulnerable children living in underserved communities across the country. 

Why Sponsorship Matters 

For many orphaned children, hardship does not disappear after a single moment of support. Children growing up without stable care often require ongoing assistance to help them remain in education, access healthcare and live within a more stable household environment. 

Long-term sponsorship helps provide continued support that families can rely on throughout the year. 

For widowed mothers, this can help reduce some of the financial pressure involved in supporting children alone. For orphaned children, it can help provide access to care and support during some of the most important years of their lives. 

Sponsor a Child in Afghanistan 

This Muharram, you can help support orphaned children living in vulnerable communities across Afghanistan. By sponsoring a child, you can help provide long-term support designed to respond to both immediate and ongoing needs. 

As Al-Ayn continues reaching families across remote and underserved regions, many vulnerable children still remain in need of support. 

Help us continue reaching orphaned children across Afghanistan through sponsorship and comprehensive care. 

Afghanistan continues to face one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. Years of conflict, economic instability and worsening poverty have left millions of families struggling to meet even the most basic daily needs. 

Across many communities, rising living costs and unemployment have intensified pressure on already vulnerable households. For widowed mothers caring for orphaned children alone, these challenges can become overwhelming. Families are often forced to reduce meals, delay medical treatment and make difficult sacrifices simply to continue getting by. 

For orphaned children, the effects of this hardship can shape every part of daily life. 

Orphaned Children Among the Most Vulnerable 

The loss of a parent can leave families in an extremely fragile position, particularly in communities already affected by poverty and instability. 

Many widowed mothers are left carrying the full responsibility of supporting multiple children with limited income or support networks. In some cases, children are growing up in households where basic essentials remain difficult to afford consistently. 

Across Afghanistan, there are also many vulnerable families living in remote and underserved regions where support can remain limited. Some communities are difficult to reach, while others remain largely overlooked despite the severity of need. 

As a result, many orphaned children continue to face prolonged hardship without stable long-term support. 

Food Insecurity Continues to Affect Families 

Food insecurity remains one of the most urgent issues affecting vulnerable families across Afghanistan today. 

Many households continue to struggle with rising food prices and reduced access to nutritious meals. In areas already affected by poverty, even small increases in living costs can place enormous strain on families caring for children. 

For orphaned children, prolonged food insecurity can affect not only physical health, but also emotional wellbeing, education and overall development. 

This is why sustained support remains critical for many families across the country. 

Reaching Remote Communities Across Afghanistan 

At Al-Ayn Social Care Foundation, teams across Afghanistan work to identify orphaned children living in vulnerable conditions, including families based in remote and underserved areas. 

Field teams travel across different regions carrying out home visits and assessments to better understand the living conditions and needs of vulnerable households. This work helps identify children who may otherwise remain beyond the reach of regular support. 

Many of these journeys involve travelling long distances across difficult terrain to reach isolated communities. Through these efforts, vulnerable families can begin accessing support designed to respond not only to immediate hardship, but also to longer-term needs. 

Expanding Support for Vulnerable Families 

Building on more than 20 years of experience supporting orphaned children in Iraq, Al-Ayn continues expanding its operations across Afghanistan to help reach more children and widowed mothers. 

Support provided through Al-Ayn’s programmes can include monthly financial assistance, healthcare support, and ongoing social care follow-up. 

Today, more than 6,000 orphaned children across Afghanistan are supported through Al-Ayn’s expanding sponsorship programme. 

Why Long-Term Support Matters 

For many vulnerable families, hardship continues long after emergency aid distributions end. 

Widowed mothers caring for children alone often require ongoing support to help maintain household stability, keep children in education and meet rising living costs throughout the year. Long-term sponsorship can help provide families with more reliable support while helping orphaned children access the care and services they need as they grow. 

For many children, this support can help shape the years ahead during some of the most difficult stages of life. 

How You Can Help This Muharram 

This Muharram, your support can help orphaned children and vulnerable families across Afghanistan facing poverty and food insecurity. 

By sponsoring a child or supporting the Muharram Fund, you can help Al-Ayn continue reaching families in underserved communities through long-term care and support. 

Across Afghanistan, many vulnerable children still remain in need of support. Through continued efforts on the ground, Al-Ayn remains committed to reaching those who may otherwise remain overlooked. 

For many orphaned children around the world, the loss of one or both parents can also lead to financial hardship, disrupted education and daily struggles to access basic essentials such as food, clothing and healthcare. 

In underserved communities across Iraq, Afghanistan and Ghana, many widowed mothers are left carrying the responsibility of supporting entire households alone – often with limited income, rising living costs and little long-term support. 

At Al-Ayn Social Care Foundation, our sponsorship programme is designed to help respond to those challenges through long-term, comprehensive support for orphaned children and their families. 

Today, more than 114,000 orphaned children are supported through Al-Ayn’s care programmes across multiple countries. 

What Is Sponsorship? 

Sponsorship is a form of long-term support designed to help vulnerable children and their families beyond immediate relief alone. Rather than responding only during emergencies or seasonal periods, sponsorship helps provide continued support throughout the year. 

This can help families achieve greater stability while ensuring children remain connected to essential services and care. 

What Does Sponsorship Help Provide? 

Through Al-Ayn’s sponsorship programme, support can help provide: 

• Monthly financial assistance for vulnerable families 

• Access to healthcare and medical treatment 

• Educational support and learning resources 

• Psychological rehabilitation services 

• Ongoing social care and wellbeing monitoring 

• Seasonal support during key periods of the year, including Ramadan, Eid, winter and more. 

Support is provided directly to the child’s legal guardian to help stabilise the household and respond to the family’s most pressing needs. 

A Proven Model Built Over More Than 20 Years 

Al-Ayn has spent more than two decades developing a comprehensive sponsorship model in Iraq. Today, that experience continues to shape expanding operations in Afghanistan and Ghana, where many vulnerable families continue to face poverty and instability. 

The programme is designed not only to respond to immediate hardship – but to help provide children with greater long-term stability and access to care. 

Supporting More Than Financial Needs Alone 

In Iraq, Al-Ayn’s wider care model includes services delivered through Luminous Stars Centres. Presently 15 centres are operational and 6 more are under construction. Within these centres, thousands of orphaned children and their families can access a variation of services designed to nurture their wellbeing.  

Our centres include: 

• Healthcare facilities  

• Vocational training workshops 

• Financial aid distribution halls 

• Free shopping malls for orphaned children 

• Psychological rehabilitation programmes 

• Seasonal aid collection points  

Specialist psychological rehabilitation services are also provided to orphaned children through the Hikayati Centre in Najaf which opened in May 2023, and has since supported over 5,000 children.  

Reaching Underserved Communities 

Many vulnerable families supported by Al-Ayn live in remote or underserved areas where access to support can be limited. 

Field teams travel across communities in Iraq, Afghanistan and Ghana to identify vulnerable children and assess family needs. 

This includes home visits, documentation checks and ongoing reassessments to help ensure support continues reaching those most in need. 

Why Long-Term Sponsorship Matters 

For many families, hardship does not end after a single donation or seasonal distribution. The loss of a parent can leave widowed mothers carrying the full weight of supporting a household alone – often while struggling to keep children in education, afford healthcare or meet everyday living costs. 

Long-term sponsorship helps provide ongoing support that families can rely on throughout the year. This can help children continue their education, access healthcare and grow within a more stable home environment, while easing some of the financial pressure placed on widowed mothers. 

For orphaned children, sustained support can help shape far more than a single moment of relief – it can help shape their journey ahead. 

How You Can Help 

This Muharram, you can help support orphaned children and vulnerable families through long-term sponsorship. 

From £55 a month, sponsorship can help provide sustained support and comprehensive care. 

Families, friends, workplaces and communities can also collectively sponsor a child together. 

For those unable to commit monthly, the Muharram Fund helps respond to urgent and ongoing needs across the communities we serve. 

The Journey Continues 

Behind every sponsorship is a child navigating loss, hardship and uncertainty. 

Long-term support can help provide greater stability, access to care and continued support for vulnerable families. 

This Muharram, help us continue reaching orphaned children through sponsorship and comprehensive care.

What Is Muharram? 

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and one of the four sacred months in Islam. The month holds immense significance for Muslims worldwide and is often marked through community gatherings, reflection, acts of solidarity and service and ultimately to remember the events of Karbala. 

Muharram is especially connected to the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS), whose stand in Karbala continues to inspire people centuries later. His legacy is remembered through principles of justice and remaining steadfast in the face of hardship. 

When Is Muharram 2026? 

Many people searching online want to know: 

When does Muharram 2026 start? 

Muharram 2026 is expected to begin around 17 June 2026, depending on the sighting of the moon. As the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, dates can vary slightly between countries and communities. 

Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, is expected to fall around 26 June 2026. 

What Is Ashura? 

Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram and holds profound importance for Muslims around the world. For many, it is a day connected to mourning and remembrance of the tragedy of Karbala, where Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions made the ultimate sacrifice for Islam. 

The events of Karbala continue to resonate because they represent sacrifice, courage and humanity in the face of suffering and injustice. 

Ashura Meaning 

The meaning of Ashura goes far beyond historical remembrance alone. 

For many Muslims, Ashura represents: 

• Standing firm in the face of injustice 

• Sacrifice and upholding principle 

• Responsibility towards those facing hardship 

• Remembering the weight of loss and suffering 

These values remain relevant today. Across the world, countless families continue to live through instability, poverty and grief – particularly orphaned children and widowed mothers in underserved communities, where even basic support can remain out of reach. 

Why Many People Give Charity During Muharram 

Muharram is often a time when people reflect on how they can support others in meaningful ways. For many families facing hardship today, challenges do not end after a single day or season. 

Children living without stable support can face: 

• Interrupted education 

• Limited access to healthcare 

• Financial insecurity 

• Emotional hardship after losing a parent 

Because of this, many people choose Muharram as a time to support long-term charitable causes that help vulnerable families beyond immediate relief alone. 

Supporting Orphaned Children This Muharram 

At Al-Ayn Social Care Foundation, orphaned children across Iraq, Afghanistan and Ghana receive comprehensive support designed to help respond to both immediate and long-term needs. 

This can include: 

• Monthly financial support 

• Educational assistance 

• Access to healthcare 

• Food Support 

• Psychological rehabilitation support 

• Ongoing social care 

Today, more than 114,000 orphaned children are supported through Al-Ayn’s care programmes across multiple countries. 

Muharram 2026: Looking Beyond Ourselves 

Muharram reminds us not only to remember history, but to reflect on the responsibilities we carry towards others today. 

For orphaned children facing hardship, long-term support can help provide greater stability and care throughout the year ahead. 

This Muharram 2026, help support vulnerable children through sponsorship, compassionate care and ongoing support. 

But many people still ask: 

• What is Muharram? 

• Why is Muharram important? 

• What should we do during Muharram? 

• Is charity important during Muharram? 

Beyond marking the start of a new Islamic year, Muharram is a month connected to sacrifice and justice. Today, those same values continue to inspire support for vulnerable families and orphaned children around the world.

Why Is Muharram Important? 

Muharram is one of the four sacred months in Islam. For many Muslims, it is a month associated with reflection and remembrance of the family of the Prophet (SAWW). 

The month is especially connected to the events of Karbala and the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS), whose legacy continues to inspire people through values of justice, compassion and responsibility. 

Muharram reminds us that within us all is a sacred responsibility for others. 

A Reminder of Responsibility Towards Others 

Across Afghanistan, Iraq and Ghana, many orphaned children continue to face poverty, instability and hardship. 

For vulnerable families, daily life can involve: 

• Struggling to afford food and basic essentials 

• Limited access to healthcare 

• Barriers to education 

• Financial pressure placed on widowed mothers 

• Living in underserved or remote communities with little support 

For children without stable care, uncertainty can affect every part of daily life. Muharram encourages us to reflect not only on history, but on the needs that continue to exist around us today. 

Why Supporting Orphaned Children Matters 

Long-term support can help provide vulnerable children with greater stability and access to care. 

Through sponsorship, support can help provide: 

• Monthly financial assistance 

• Access to healthcare and treatment 

• Educational support 

• Psychological rehabilitation services 

• Ongoing social care and wellbeing monitoring 

• Access to essentials on a day to day basis 

At Al-Ayn Social Care Foundation, more than 114,000 orphaned children are currently supported across Iraq, Afghanistan and Ghana through a comprehensive care model developed over more than 20 years. 

This includes reaching children living in remote and underserved communities through dedicated field teams and ongoing follow-up support. 

Trust and Transparency Matter 

During Muharram, many people choose to give charity and support vulnerable families. 

But trust matters. Supporting orphaned children requires careful assessments, transparent processes and ongoing care to help ensure support reaches those most in need. 

Al-Ayn’s sponsorship programme includes: 

• Home visits and documentation checks 

• Dedicated social care teams – usually females to ensure widowed mothers are also comfortable  

• Ongoing reassessments 

• Digital verification systems 

• Long-term monitoring and support 

The foundation also operates under the authorisation (Ijaza) of Al-Sayyid Ali Al-Sistani to receive and distribute religious dues to empower those in need. 

How You Can Help This Muharram 

This Muharram, you can help support orphaned children and vulnerable families through long-term care and compassionate support. 

From £55 a month, sponsorship can help provide sustained support to a child and their family. 

For those unable to commit monthly, the Muharram Fund helps respond to urgent and ongoing needs across underserved communities. 

Friends, families and communities can also come together to collectively sponsor a child. 

The Journey Continues 

Muharram is a reminder that compassion should continue beyond a single moment. 

For orphaned children facing hardship today, long-term care and support can help shape the journey ahead. This Muharram, help us reach vulnerable children through sponsorship, care and compassionate support. 

Qurbani is one of the most significant acts of worship performed during Eid Al-Adha. It commemorates the devotion and obedience of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), who was willing to sacrifice his son in submission to Allah’s command. Before the sacrifice took place, Allah replaced his son with a ram, establishing the tradition that Muslims continue to observe today.

Each year, Muslims around the world offer Qurbani by sacrificing livestock and distributing the meat to those in need. This sacred act represents compassion, gratitude, and care for others. While Qurbani is rooted in faith, its impact extends far beyond the act itself, bringing relief to families facing hardship and allowing them to celebrate Eid with comfort and joy.

For many vulnerable families, Qurbani is more than a tradition. It is a rare opportunity to enjoy a nutritious meal during Eid Al-Adha and share in the celebration.

Why Qurbani Matters

Qurbani brings communities together and reminds us of our responsibility to support those who are struggling. During Eid Al-Adha, families gather, share meals, and celebrate together. However, for many widowed mothers and orphaned children, these celebrations can be difficult due to financial hardship and food insecurity.

Your Qurbani helps ensure that families are not left behind during this important time. It provides nutritious food, supports households experiencing hardship, and allows orphaned children to experience the joy of Eid alongside others.

Through your sacrifice, families are able to celebrate, and widowed mothers receive additional support during a challenging time.

Your Qurbani with Al-Ayn

When you give your Qurbani with Al-Ayn, your donation reaches orphaned children and their families in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Ghana. These families are already supported through Al-Ayn’s comprehensive care programmes, and your Qurbani strengthens this support during Eid Al-Adha.

Last year, thanks to your generosity, more than 102,000 orphaned children and their families received Qurbani meat. In Iraq alone, over 50 tons of meat were distributed to families across the country. Every family supported in Afghanistan and Ghana also received a Qurbani package, ensuring they could celebrate Eid with a nutritious meal.

This year, we aim to reach even more families.

A Commitment to Quality and Care

At Al-Ayn, your Qurbani is carried out with care and responsibility. Animals are carefully selected according to Islamic jurisprudential standards, ensuring they meet the requirements for this sacred act. Healthy livestock is selected, and local teams oversee every stage of the process, from sacrifice to distribution.

Your Qurbani is delivered efficiently and fairly, ensuring it reaches orphaned children and their families during Eid Al-Adha.

Give Your Qurbani Today

In Iraq, Al-Ayn supports over 108,734 orphaned children and more than 40,000 widowed mothers. These families face a range of challenges, and Al-Ayn provides comprehensive care designed to support them at every stage of life.

Through financial assistance, healthcare, education, psychological support, and vocational opportunities, families receive the support they need to achieve stability. This approach ensures orphaned children are supported in a holistic and meaningful way.

Why Qurbani Matters

Qurbani provides additional support during Eid Al-Adha. It ensures families can prepare nutritious meals, celebrate together, and experience the joy of Eid.

Last year, more than 50 tonnes of Qurbani meat were distributed across Iraq, reaching nearly 100,000 children. This support brought relief to families and helped ensure no one was left behind during Eid.

This year, your Qurbani can help us reach even more families.

A Trusted Process

When you give your Qurbani with Al-Ayn, every stage of the process is carefully managed and carried out according to Islamic jurisprudential rulings. Al-Ayn holds direct authorisation (Ijaza) from His Eminence, Al-Sayyid Ali Al-Sistani, permitting the organisation to receive and distribute religious donations.

During Qurbani, animal sacrifice takes place in line with jurisprudential requirements, selecting healthy livestock suitable for this sacred act. The sacrifice is then carried out according to Islamic rulings, under the supervision of experienced local teams who ensure the process is conducted responsibly and respectfully.

Your Qurbani is distributed to orphaned children and their families supported by Al-Ayn, ensuring your sacrifice reaches those most in need during Eid Al-Adha. Through this trusted and transparent process, your Qurbani is delivered with care, accountability, and adherence to Islamic principles.

To give your Qurbani donation, visit 

Qurbani is a sacred act of worship performed during Eid Al-Adha, commemorating the devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (AS). When commanded by Allah to sacrifice his son, Prophet Ibrahim (AS) demonstrated complete obedience. Before the sacrifice took place, Allah replaced his son with a ram, establishing a tradition Muslims continue to observe today.

The word Qurbani comes from the Arabic root “Qurb“, meaning closeness. Through Qurbani, Muslims seek to draw closer to Allah while also supporting those in need. It is both a spiritual act and a humanitarian one, combining faith with compassion.

Each year during Eid Al-Adha, Muslims around the world offer Qurbani by sacrificing livestock and distributing the meat to families facing hardship. This act allows vulnerable families to share in the joy of Eid and receive nutritious food during a meaningful time.

Why Give Qurbani in 2026?

Eid Al-Adha is a time of reflection, generosity, and unity. While many families prepare meals and gather with loved ones, others face financial hardship that makes celebrating Eid more difficult. Your Qurbani helps ensure that orphaned children and their families are not left behind.

Through your Qurbani donation, families receive support during Eid Al-Adha. It provides relief to widowed mothers caring for orphaned children and helps ensure households have access to nutritious meals during this important time.

As global challenges continue to impact vulnerable communities, your Qurbani in 2026 can help bring stability and support where it is needed most.

Where Your Qurbani Donation Goes

When you give your Qurbani, your sacrifice reaches orphaned children and their families supported by Al-Ayn across Iraq, Afghanistan, and Ghana. These families receive ongoing support throughout the year, and Qurbani strengthens that support during Eid.

In Iraq, over 108,734 orphaned children are supported through comprehensive care programmes. In Afghanistan, families continue to face food insecurity and economic challenges. In Ghana, vulnerable families benefit from support designed to improve stability and wellbeing.

Your Qurbani donation helps ensure these families can celebrate Eid Al-Adha with greater comfort.

Choosing the Right Charity for Qurbani

Choosing a trusted charity is important to ensure your sacrifice is carried out according to Islamic jurisprudential rulings and reaches those most in need.

Al-Ayn holds direct authorisation (Ijaza) from Al-Sayyid Ali Al-Sistani to receive and distribute religious donations. This ensures your Qurbani is delivered according to Islamic guidelines and handled with care and responsibility.

Animals are carefully selected, the sacrifice is conducted according to Islamic rulings, and local teams oversee distribution to orphaned children and their families.

Last Year’s Qurbani Impact

Last year, thanks to your generosity, more than 102,000 orphaned children and their families received Qurbani meat. Over 50 tonnes of meat were distributed in Iraq, and every family supported in Afghanistan and Ghana received a Qurbani package.

This year, your Qurbani can help us reach even more families.

Give Your Qurbani Today

Your Qurbani is more than a sacrifice. It is a way to support orphaned children and their families during Eid Al-Adha.

Give your Qurbani today and help bring relief to families in need.