Some Qurbans are given for ourselves. Others are given for people we can no longer call.
For many Aussie Muslims, the months leading up to Eid ul-Adha bring a particular kind of remembrance — of a late mother who taught us how to fast, a father whose voice used to lead the family du’a, a spouse, a sibling, a child. Giving Qurban on their behalf in 2026 is a way to keep that bond alive in the form of sadaqah jariyah — ongoing charity whose reward continues to reach them long after they’re gone.
This piece walks through what it means to give Qurban for a deceased loved one, how to do it through ARO this year, and why donors find it meaningful. If you’re ready, give Qurban from $180 in their name →.
Can you give Qurban on behalf of someone who has passed away?
Yes. Across the major schools of Islamic thought, it is considered permissible and praiseworthy to give Qurban on behalf of a deceased person. The reward of the sacrifice is offered as an Isaal-e-Sawaab — a gift of reward — to the soul of the loved one.
For the underlying ruling on who Qurban is obligatory upon, see ARO’s existing guide Who Must Perform Qurbani?. For the foundational meaning, What Is Qurbani? is a good place to start.
For specific fiqh questions about your situation — particularly whether you also need to give your own Qurban in addition — please consult a trusted local imam or scholar.
Why so many Aussie Muslim donors do this
The reasons donors give Qurban for a deceased loved one are personal, but a few patterns repeat:
Continuing what they would have done. A parent who gave Qurban every Eid of their life would want one given in their name now too.
Sadaqah jariyah for someone you can’t visit. When parents are buried overseas — in Lebanon, Yemen, Türkiye, Pakistan, Indonesia, Egypt, Somalia, Afghanistan, anywhere — Qurban becomes a way to send something tangible to them across the distance.
A moment of remembrance during Eid. The grief of losing someone changes the shape of Eid. Giving Qurban in their name turns the day into an act of love rather than absence.
Feeding families they never met. Your loved one is no longer here to feed anyone. Your Qurban in their name does — across 11 countries ARO serves.
How to give Qurban for a deceased loved one through ARO
The process is the same as giving any Qurban — with one small addition.
Go to aro.org.au/give-qurban-2026.
Choose your tier — $180 (Africa, Asia & Pacific), $230 (Where Most Needed), or $450 (Lebanon & Yemen).
Set your intention for the deceased — in your heart, and in writing if there’s a comments field. If you would like ARO to record the name explicitly, contact the team (details below) once your donation is in.
Complete the donation. ARO performs halal Qurban on your behalf during the days of Eid ul-Adha 2026 and the meat is distributed to families in your chosen region.
That’s it. No additional process. No special form. The intention is what counts.
A few practical tips from donors who do this every year
Give one Qurban per deceased loved one. Many donors will give one in their own name plus one each for their late parents. Each donation generates its own tax-deductible receipt (DGR endorsed by the ATO, ABN 60 159 966 659).
If you’re giving for someone with roots in Lebanon or Yemen, the $450 Lebanon & Yemen tier often carries particular weight — a Qurban for them in the region they came from.
Mention their name out loud. A simple “this Qurban is for (name)” before you donate is a quiet, dignified addition that costs nothing.
Tell your family. Especially if you’re the eldest sibling or the one who handles family matters — let the others know. Some may want to contribute or give their own. See our Group Qurban guide for coordinating family giving.
What your Qurban for a deceased loved one delivers
In 2025, ARO’s Qurban program reached 24,000 families and 120,000+ people across 11 countries. Every one of those meat packs began with a name and an intention. Your Qurban in 2026 — given in your loved one’s name — becomes part of that quiet line of generosity.
You don’t see the family in Tanzania who receives the meat. They don’t know your loved one’s name. But you do. And the reward, by Allah’s permission, reaches where it needs to.
The 2026 deadline
Eid ul-Adha 2026 is expected to fall around 27 May 2026 (subject to moon sighting). Qurban donations must be received before the third day of Eid to be valid. For Qurbans given on behalf of a deceased loved one, earlier is especially recommended — it gives our teams more time to coordinate dignified distribution.
Give Qurban in their name — 2026
A Qurban given for someone you’ve lost is one of the gentlest, most enduring forms of love an Aussie Muslim donor can offer this Eid ul-Adha.
Give Qurban from $180 in their name →
Halal. Tax-deductible. Performed on your behalf in 11 countries. Australian Relief Organisation. ACNC Registered. DGR Endorsed. ABN: 60 159 966 659.
To request that a specific name be recorded with your donation, contact ARO at [email protected] or +02 8065 8469. For the full Qurban 2026 picture, start with our complete donor’s guide.