The project was launched to fulfil the religious duty of Udhiyah during the designated days of Eid while also spreading joy and relief among underprivileged families, displaced individuals, and refugees in need.
This year’s campaign was marked by efficient planning and swift execution, thanks to the efforts of QRCS’ skilled field teams and reliable local partners. Despite logistical challenges in some areas, the sacrificial rituals were carried out in strict compliance with Islamic guidelines.
Faisal Mohammed al-Emadi, secretary-general of QRCS, said: “The Udhiyah campaign achieved remarkable success in demonstrating the values of solidarity and compassion. We extend our sincere gratitude to all our donors and supporters. The success of this campaign is a result of our collective dedication and the professionalism of our field teams. We promised to deliver your Udhiyah to those in need — and we fulfilled that promise.”
In Qatar, QRCS distributed meat from 425 sacrificed sheep to 575 vulnerable families comprising around 3,000 individuals and registered under the Community Care Section. QRCS’ campaign extended to 15 countries in Africa and Asia. In Syria 194 sheep were slaughtered and distributed to 2,900 displaced families (around 14,500 people) in camps in northern Idlib, in cooperation with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent. Yemen: 4,833 displaced and vulnerable families (24,165 beneficiaries) across Aden, Abyan, Hajjah, and Al-Bayda received meat from sacrificial animals. Jordan: 712 Syrian refugee and host community families (3,560 people) in Amman, Zarqa, and Mafraq were supported through 11 distribution points in coordination with the Jordan Red Crescent.
Niger: 515 families (34,502 individuals) benefited in Niamey and Tillaberi through local partnerships. Djibouti, Chad, and Tanzania: A total of 3,698 families (22,838 beneficiaries) received meat from cattle and goats in collaboration with national societies and the Chadian Medical Organisation.
Bangladesh: 4,500 families (22,500 people), including refugees, orphans, and vulnerable host community members, received meat in various provinces. Afghanistan: In co-operation with the Afghan Red Crescent, 1,120 impoverished families (7,840 beneficiaries) were reached in Zabul and Nangarhar provinces.
Somalia: In Banadir region, 1,858 animals were sacrificed and distributed to 7,432 displaced and needy families, benefiting 44,592 individuals. Sudan: With the participation of the Minister of Health and Governor of Al-Qadarif, 3,676 families (25,732 people) in refugee shelters across Al-Qadarif state received Udhiyah meat during Eid’s first two days.
Mauritania: 350 families (2,100 beneficiaries) in the capital Nouakchott received meat through coordination with the Mauritanian Red Crescent. Tajikistan and Gambia: A total of 1,190 families received distributed meat in both countries.
In Gaza, a total of 12,810 Udhiyah were allocated, benefitting around 525,000 individuals. The first phase of the operation was carried out in compliance with Islamic rituals: animals were selected, inspected, slaughtered, and then processed into partially cooked canned meat with broth. These food packages will be sent into Gaza as soon as border crossings reopen.
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