Eid ul-Adha is almost here, and for Muslim Australians, that means one obligation rises above the rest: giving Qurban. With Eid ul-Adha 2026 expected to fall around 27 May 2026 (subject to moon sighting), the window to organise your sacrifice is shorter than most of us would like.
This guide is your one-stop reference for giving Qurban in Australia this year. It covers the three ARO Qurban tiers for 2026, what each one delivers, who must give Qurban, how to lock in your donation before the third day of Eid, and what makes ARO’s program — now in its 13th year — a trusted choice for thousands of Aussie Muslim families.
If you’re ready right now, give your Qurban 2026 from $180 with ARO →.
A quick word for 2026: this year is different
We’ve published plenty on Qurbani before — what it means, who it’s obligatory upon, the rules around animal age and health, the story of Prophet Ibrahim (AS). This guide isn’t a re-run. It’s the practical, 2026-specific donor’s playbook: new pricing, current distribution map, the latest impact figures from 2025, and the deadlines that actually matter this year.
For the foundational fiqh and history, see our existing pieces:
This piece focuses on the doing part for 2026.
When is Eid ul-Adha 2026 in Australia?
Eid ul-Adha 2026 in Australia is expected to begin around 27 May 2026, the 10th of Dhul Hijjah. The exact date is subject to moon sighting and may shift by a day.
The deadline that matters: Qurban must be performed during the days of sacrifice — the 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul Hijjah. For your donation to be valid, ARO must receive it before the third day of Eid. Practically speaking, this means: don’t wait until Eid morning. The earlier your donation is received, the more confidently we can ensure your Qurban is performed and distributed within the prescribed days.
We strongly recommend giving Qurban no later than the day before Eid ul-Adha — and ideally, this week. Give Qurban now →
ARO Qurban 2026 — the three tiers
For 2026, ARO offers three Qurban tiers. Each one is halal, tax-deductible in Australia, and performed on your behalf by qualified individuals during the days of Eid ul-Adha.
1. Africa, Asia & Pacific — $180 AUD (most popular)
Your Qurban is performed and distributed to families in need across Africa, Asia, and Pacific countries. This tier is the most accessible price point and the most-selected option among Aussie Muslim donors.
2. Where Most Needed — $230 AUD
You let ARO direct your Qurban to the country and community where the need is greatest at the time of Eid ul-Adha 2026. Because conditions on the ground change — disasters, displacement, food shortages — the “Where Most Needed” tier puts your donation where it will have the highest impact this year. We’ve written a separate explainer on exactly how that decision gets made: How ARO decides where your $230 goes →.
3. Lebanon & Yemen — $450 AUD
Lebanon and Yemen are facing some of the most severe food insecurity in the world. Your Qurban delivers vital protein and nourishment to families who have endured prolonged crisis. The price reflects the cost and complexity of delivering halal meat in these regions. More on why this tier exists: Qurban for Lebanon & Yemen 2026 →.
Not sure which tier is right for you? See our decision guide: $180, $230 or $450? Choosing Your ARO Qurban Tier in 2026.
What ARO Qurban delivered in 2025 — the numbers
Trust deserves evidence. Here’s what your Qurban achieved through ARO last year:
24,000 families reached
120,000+ people fed
11 countries — Cambodia, Tanzania, Lebanon, Yemen and seven others across Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and the Middle East
13+ years of unbroken Qurban delivery
These figures are why thousands of Aussie Muslims return to ARO each Eid ul-Adha. Want to see the path your donation actually takes? Read From Auburn to Cambodia: The Journey of an ARO Qurban →.
Why give Qurban with ARO
There are several Australian Islamic charities offering Qurban this year. Here is why thousands of Aussie Muslim families choose ARO:
Halal — every time. Every Qurban is performed by qualified individuals in accordance with Islamic guidelines, during the designated days of Eid ul-Adha.
Registered Australian charity. ARO is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). Your Qurban donation is fully tax-deductible. ABN: 60 159 966 659.
11 countries in 2025. From Cambodia to Tanzania, from Lebanon to the Pacific, ARO’s Qurban program reaches families where the need is greatest — not just the most convenient locations.
Ethical and transparent. ARO has delivered humanitarian aid for over a decade. We are accountable to Australian charity regulators and publish our impact figures honestly.
Fast, secure online donation. Donate Qurban in minutes. ARO performs the sacrifice on your behalf before the third day of Eid — you don’t need to be present.
Proven impact. 24,000 Qurban meat packs distributed in 2025. Real families, named regions, measurable nourishment.
How to give Qurban with ARO — 4 simple steps
Choose your tier — $180 (Africa, Asia & Pacific), $230 (Where Most Needed), or $450 (Lebanon & Yemen).
Donate online at aro.org.au/give-qurban-2026. Pay securely with card. Receipt is emailed instantly.
ARO performs your Qurban during Eid ul-Adha 2026 on your behalf.
Fresh halal meat is distributed directly to families in your chosen region.
That’s it. No phone calls. No paperwork. No follow-up needed.
Group Qurban — your mosque, workplace or family chat
If you’d like to give Qurban together with others — your mosque committee, your workplace, your university MSA, or the family group chat that keeps trying to organise this — there’s a dedicated path for that. Pooled donations make it easier for families to participate at their own level, and they help mosques and groups reach a meaningful collective number quickly.
Read our group giving guide: Group Qurban 2026: How Mosques, Workplaces & Family Chats Can Pool Donations →.
ARO also runs a Group Fundraising program for larger collective campaigns.
Don’t forget your Australian tax receipt
Qurban donations to ARO are tax-deductible in Australia. Your receipt arrives by email immediately after donating. With Eid ul-Adha falling about a month before the 30 June EOFY, your Qurban receipt slots straight into your 2025–26 tax return.
For the full step-by-step on claiming Qurban as a tax deduction in Australia: Qurban Tax Deduction in Australia 2026: The EOFY Donor’s Guide →.
Frequently asked questions about Qurban 2026
When is Eid ul-Adha 2026? Eid ul-Adha 2026 in Australia is expected to fall around 27 May 2026, subject to moon sighting. Qurban donations must be received before the third day of Eid.
How much does Qurban cost through ARO in 2026? ARO offers Qurban 2026 from $180 AUD for Africa, Asia, and Pacific countries. The “Where Most Needed” tier is $230 AUD, and Qurban for Lebanon and Yemen is $450 AUD. All amounts are tax-deductible.
Is ARO’s Qurban halal? Yes. ARO has performed halal Qurban for over 13 years. All sacrifices are carried out by qualified individuals in accordance with Islamic guidelines during the days of Eid ul-Adha.
Is my Qurban tax-deductible in Australia? Yes. ARO is a registered Australian charity endorsed by the ATO as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR). ABN: 60 159 966 659. You’ll receive a tax-deductible receipt instantly by email.
Where will my Qurban be performed? That depends on the tier you choose. $180 covers Africa, Asia, and Pacific countries (such as Cambodia and Tanzania). $230 goes “Where Most Needed”. $450 is specifically for Lebanon and Yemen.
Can I perform Qurban locally in Sydney or Melbourne? ARO’s Qurban program focuses on international distribution where the need is greatest. You donate from anywhere in Australia, and ARO performs Qurban overseas on your behalf.
Who has to give Qurban? Qurban is obligatory (Wajib) for every Muslim who is of sound mind, has reached puberty, and possesses wealth above the Nisab threshold. For the full ruling, see our piece Who Must Perform Qurbani?.
What if I miss the deadline? Qurban must be performed between the 10th and 13th of Dhul Hijjah. If you miss the window, the sacrifice is no longer valid as Qurban — though your charitable donation still helps a family in need. Don’t risk it. Donate today →.
Give Qurban 2026 before it’s too late
Your Qurban from $180 feeds a family who would otherwise go without during the sacred days of Eid ul-Adha. Halal. Tax-deductible. Performed on your behalf in 11 countries.
Australian Relief Organisation. ACNC Registered. DGR Endorsed. ABN: 60 159 966 659.