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Mavi Marmara Association Launches 2025 Qurbani Campaign!
12.05.2025

With the slogan **"The Blessed Journey Continues!"**, we have stood with the oppressed and the needy since the day we were founded—and we continue to do so. On this occasion of Eid al-Adha, a symbol of unity and sharing, we will be performing qurbani in **Palestine**, where people struggle to survive under the shadow of genocide, and in **Africa**, where poverty remains widespread.

In Africa, animals are carefully selected before Eid al-Adha. These animals are chosen in accordance with Islamic guidelines and made ready ahead of the festival. During the first three days of Eid, they are slaughtered according to Islamic practices. The names of donors are recited during the sacrifice, and videos of the process are sent to the donors. Afterwards, the meat is fairly distributed among those in need.

In our Palestine qurbani operation, sacrifices are carried out in slaughterhouses located in various parts of the world during the first three days of Eid. The meat is then separated, frozen, and transported to Jordan. In Jordan, the meat is processed into canned form at local facilities and preserved with a shelf life of up to three years. Once canning is completed, the meat is transported across border crossings into Gaza, where it reaches families in need.

 

Why Is the Palestinian Qurbani Meat Canned?

After October 7, restrictions on border crossings into Gaza caused a rapid depletion of locally available goods and prevented restocking. This led to a sharp decrease in the availability of animals like cattle, sheep, and goats, and resulted in a significant price hike for the remaining livestock.

Given these conditions, we choose the **canning method** to ensure more meat can reach Gaza and your donations benefit more people. The three-year shelf life of canned meat allows it to be used long after the Eid period.

 

Will Qurbani Videos Be Sent?

Yes. Whether in Africa or Palestine, donor names are announced during the sacrifice, and the entire process is recorded. These videos are then quickly sent to donors.

 

How Can You Donate?

You can make your obligatory qurbani donations via the **“Donate”** button located at the top right of our website. Under the Qurbani tab, you can choose to donate specifically to **Palestine** or **Africa**. You can also donate **thanksgiving, vow (nadhr), or aqiqah** qurbanis easily through the same platform.

 

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