Global Zabiha Udhiya/Qurbani Program 2024

Project Background & Humanitarian Crisis

For the Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Eid-ul-Azha often passes quietly, without the aroma of fresh meat or the joy of celebration that others around the world take for granted. Having fled persecution and now living in fragile shelters, most refugees cannot afford to perform Qurbani or even taste meat for months at a time. Recognizing this reality, Jano Seba Kendra (JSK), in collaboration with Helping Hand for Relief & Development (HHRD), USA, initiated the Global Zabiha Udhiya/Qurbani Program 2024. The goal was simple yet profound — to bring happiness, nourishment, and a sense of dignity to thousands of Rohingya families during the sacred days of Eid-ul-Azha. Through the program, 105 cows and 70 goats were sacrificed inside the camps under proper Islamic guidelines. The meat was hygienically processed, carefully packaged, and distributed among 29,925 individuals in Camps 12 and 13. The atmosphere was filled with emotion — children rejoiced, elders prayed, and the community celebrated a day that reminded them they were not forgotten.

Project Objectives

• Enable Rohingya families to celebrate Eid al-Adha with dignity and joy.
• Provide nutritious meat to improve dietary intake and reduce malnutrition.
• Promote empathy, unity, and moral values of compassion within the refugee community.
• Support faith-based humanitarian collaboration between donors and beneficiaries.

Key Field Activities

• Procurement and sacrifice of 105 cows and 70 goats under proper Islamic supervision.
• Distribution of meat among 5,985 families across Camps 12 and 13.
• Formation of specialized committees for procurement, logistics, monitoring, and reporting.
• Coordination with RRRC office, camp administration, and community leaders to ensure smooth and transparent implementation.

Outcomes & Measurable Impact