Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed and joyful Eid Mubarak! 🌙✨

Thank you so much for your interest in supporting our Qurbani campaign. We are grateful for your generosity and support. At this time, our Qurbani campaign is officially closed as all allocations have been completed. However, you can still make a meaningful impact by donating Sadaqah to support vulnerable and displaced families in Bangladesh through OBAT Helpers. Your contribution will continue helping provide food, healthcare, education, and essential support to those in need.

Let your sacrifice feed 9,750 families in Bangladesh

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Suite 600-82, McLean, VA 22102.

We also accept Zelle! Find us in Zelle as contact@obathelpers.org

Please ensure that you include your name, phone number, and Qurbani in the comment section.

This Eid al-Adha, honor the spirit of sacrifice by fulfilling your Qurbani with OBAT Helpers and extend your blessings to families in need across Bangladesh.

For many vulnerable communities, Eid is just another day of hardship. Your Qurbani can change that. By sharing your sacrifice, you bring nourishment, dignity, and joy to those who need it most.

We handle everything for you. Donate before Eid

Learn more about our Qurbani program in Bangladesh

Qurbani Significance

Qurbani, also known as Udhiyah, is the sacred act of sacrificing an animal during the blessed days of Eid al-Adha. It is a powerful symbol of devotion, obedience, and gratitude to Allah (SWT), honoring the unwavering faith of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), who was willing to sacrifice his beloved son in submission to Allah’s command. In His mercy, Allah replaced the sacrifice with a ram, establishing this act as a tradition for Muslims around the world.

Each year, eligible Muslims offer Qurbani as an act of worship, with the meat distributed among family, friends, and those in need—ensuring that even the most vulnerable can share in the joy and nourishment of Eid.

FAQ

Phase 1: Beneficiary Selection
● Community verification and vulnerability assessment
● Finalization of beneficiary lists through field teams
Phase 2: Procurement
● Purchase of livestock from verified local vendors or local cattle markets
● Ensuring fair pricing, health standards, and compliance with Islamic guidelines
Phase 3: Slaughtering & Processing
● Conducted in accordance with Shariah principles
● Supervised by experienced personnel
● Hygienic meat processing and packaging
Phase 4: Distribution
● Organized distribution points across project locations
● Prioritized crowd control, dignity, and fairness
● Proper documentation (photos, videos, beneficiary records)
Total Households: ~9,750
● Estimated Individuals Reached: ~48,000–58,000 (assuming 5–6 members per
household)
Target Groups
● Urban slum and camp communities (Urdu-speaking populations)
● Rural ultra-poor households
● Female-headed families
● Elderly and persons with disabilities
● Rohingya refugee communities (if applicable allocation is included)
Conducted in accordance with Shariah principles
● Supervised by experienced personnel
● Hygienic meat processing and packaging
1 KG of meat serves one family (Approximately 5–6 people)
Distribution will be completed within the Eid period (Day 1–3)
At Obat Helpers, we strictly adhere to Sharia-compliant Zakat distribution guidelines, ensuring that Zakat funds are used solely for their intended purpose. All funds are allocated to projects that directly benefit eligible recipients, following Islamic principles and ethical transparency.
Areas Where Obat Helpers Utilizes Zakat Funds
Zakat funds are applied to the following eight key areas within our initiatives:
1.⁠ ⁠Humanitarian Relief & Emergency Aid – Providing food, shelter, and essential supplies to those affected by crises and disasters.
2.⁠ ⁠Education Support – Covering tuition fees, scholaships, and vocational training for underprivileged students.
3.⁠ ⁠Healthcare Assistance – Funding medical treatment, surgeries, and maternal healthcare for eligible beneficiaries.
4.⁠ ⁠Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Projects – Installing water wells, hygiene facilities, and sanitation systems in underserved areas.
5.⁠ ⁠Livelihood & Economic Empowerment – Supporting self empowerment initiatives, vocational training, and small business development for self-sufficiency.
6.⁠ ⁠Orphans & Widows Support – Providing direct financial assistance, for food, clothing, education and other essential care to orphans and widows.
7.⁠ ⁠Refugee & Displaced Community Support – Offering food, shelter, healthcare, and resettlement support to displaced families.
8.⁠ ⁠Community Development – Enhancing social welfare through sustainable projects that benefit Zakat-eligible communities.
Zakat Fund Utilization & Direct Costs
We do not deduct any administrative expenses from Zakat funds. However, certain direct costs necessary for proper Zakat distribution are included, such as:
Needs Assessments & Beneficiary Selection – Conducting surveys and evaluations to ensure aid reaches the most deserving individuals.
Procurement, Packaging & Transportation – Managing logistics to deliver food, medical supplies, and aid efficiently.
Technical Supervision for Infrastructure Projects – Employing experts to oversee water well installations and other essential infrastructure.
Any other direct cost that will add value, impact and outcome of the funds used.
All general administrative, financial, and auditing expenses are covered by our general donations, ensuring that 100% of Zakat funds including direct expenses go directly to those in need.

In accordance with the Islamic principle of Tamleek, Obat Helpers ensures that Zakat is distributed in a manner that establishes clear ownership of the Zakat funds or assets by eligible beneficiaries. Wherever applicable, Zakat is given directly to recipients or provided in forms that result in their full and unconditional ownership, such as cash assistance, food packages, educational support, medical aid, or livelihood resources. Even when Zakat is utilized through structured programs or projects, Obat Helpers ensures that the ultimate benefit and ownership are transferred to Zakat-eligible individuals, fulfilling the Sharia requirement that Zakat reaches its rightful recipients with dignity, independence, and full compliance with Islamic jurisprudence.