Qurbani Share Splitter
Work out the per-person cost of a Qurbani (Udhiyah) sacrifice — split a cow, camel, goat or sheep fairly among everyone sharing.
Qurbani Share Calculator
Pick your animal, enter the total cost, and set how many people are sharing.
Qurbani Shares Explained
✓ Share rules cross-checked against Hanafi-majority sources and Islamic charity guidance — last checked June 2026.
Qurbani (also called Udhiyah) is the ritual animal sacrifice performed during Eid al-Adha, between the 10th and 12th (some scholars permit the 13th) of Dhul Hijjah, commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's (AS) willingness to sacrifice his son for the sake of Allah. The number of people who can share one animal depends entirely on the species, and the rule is fixed rather than flexible.
A goat or sheep counts as one share only — it cannot be divided among multiple people no matter how large the animal is. A cow or buffalo can be divided into up to seven shares, and the same applies to a camel according to the majority Hanafi view (a minority of sources cite up to ten shares for a camel, so check with your local scholar if that distinction matters to you). Each share must be a full one-seventh — no partial or unequal fractions are valid, and all participants must individually intend the sacrifice as Qurbani.
Share Rules at a Glance
| Animal | Max shares | Minimum age | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goat / Sheep | 1 (not divisible) | 1 year (6mo sheep if large) | Individuals, or where goats/sheep are cheap locally |
| Cow / Buffalo | 7 | 2 years | Groups of up to 7 sharing cost |
| Camel | 7 (some sources: up to 10) | 5 years | Larger groups, regions where camels are common |
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Worked Example
Cow Shared by 7 People, AUD $1,400 Total
$1,400 ÷ 7 shares = $200 per shareWhat to Do With the Meat
A widely cited guideline (not a strict requirement) is to divide the meat into three roughly equal parts: one for your own household, one for relatives and friends, and one for those in need. Many Muslims in Western countries choose to have their Qurbani performed in lower-income countries through verified charities such as Islamic Relief or Muslim Aid, where the meat reaches communities that rarely have access to it.
For questions of fiqh specific to your school of thought — including the camel-share variance mentioned above — see a detailed ruling at IslamQA or speak with your local imam. This tool only calculates the cost split; it doesn't determine who is religiously obligated to give Qurbani in the first place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Up to seven people can share one cow or buffalo for Qurbani, with each person's contribution counting as a full, valid share — fewer than seven is also permitted.
No. A goat or sheep only ever counts as one share, regardless of its size or price, and is valid for one person's Qurbani only.
The majority view is seven shares, the same as a cow or buffalo, though some sources cite up to ten. Check with your local scholar if this distinction affects your situation.
Qurbani is performed during the days of Eid al-Adha, from the 10th to the 12th of Dhul Hijjah (some scholars permit until sunset on the 13th).
A common guideline is to divide it into three roughly equal parts — one for your household, one for relatives and friends, and one for those in need — though the exact division isn't a strict requirement for validity.
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