In recent years, the trend of online booking for Eid-ul-Adha sacrifices has surged in Pakistan, largely due to the increasing accessibility of the internet. Traditionally, the process of finding and purchasing sacrificial animals involves visiting crowded and often distant markets, a task that can be particularly arduous in the sweltering summer heat. Online Qurbani services have emerged as a convenient and manageable alternative, especially for those with busy schedules.
The rise of online Qurbani services is further propelled by cattle vendors utilizing social media platforms, particularly Facebook, to showcase photos and videos of their animals. This method has proven effective in attracting customers not only from within Pakistan but also from abroad. Customers can place orders and make reservations for their sacrifices online, which significantly simplifies the process.
Several organizations and companies are now offering comprehensive online Qurbani services. According to MM News, here are nine of the best online Qurbani services in Pakistan:
- Saylani Welfare Trust:
- Features: Affordable sacrificial animals, Shariah-compliant practices, options to donate meat for charity.
- Prices: Cow – PKR 16,000, Cow for Charity – PKR 112,000, Goat – PKR 26,000.
- FreshOne:
- Features: Delivers halal and hygienic meat in Karachi, offers Qurbani packages.
- Prices: Cow Share – from PKR 31,500, Whole Cow – from PKR 220,500, Goat – from PKR 48,000.
- Notes: Online booking and COD payment options available.
- Qurbani Express:
- Features: Provides sheep, goats, cows, and camels with doorstep delivery, Shariah-compliant practices.
- Prices: Cow Share – from PKR 25,500, Whole Cow – from PKR 160,000, Goat – PKR 47,000.
- Notes: Prices specific to Karachi.
- Al Khidmat Foundation:
- Features: Affordable sacrifices, options for Pakistanis abroad, extensive distribution network.
- Prices: Cow Share – PKR 22,000, Whole Cow – PKR 154,000, Goat – PKR 54,000.
- Notes: Prices specific to Islamabad.
- Metro Online:
- Features: Conducted by trained staff, Shariah-compliant, hygienic meat preparation, online payment options.
- Prices: Cow Share – PKR 25,999, Whole Cow – PKR 185,999, Goat – PKR 44,999.
- Notes: First-come, first-serve basis, orders close 3-4 days before Eid.
- Meat One:
- Features: Fresh, handpicked animals, Shariah-compliant, hygienic meat preparation.
- Prices: Cow Share – PKR 27,000, Goat – PKR 45,000.
- Notes: Prices vary by city.
- Edhi Foundation:
- Prices: Cow – PKR 15,000, Cow for Charity – PKR 105,000, Goat – PKR 25,000.
- Akhuwat:
- Features: Ensures hygiene and food safety.
- Prices: Cow Share – from PKR 15,000, Goat – from PKR 33,500.
- Chippa Welfare Association:
- Features: Meat distribution to the needy.
- Prices: Cow Share – PKR 12,000 – 15,000, Goat – from PKR 20,000.
These online Qurbani services provide a practical solution for those unable to visit traditional markets, ensuring a convenient, safe, and Shariah-compliant way to fulfill their religious obligations during Eid-ul-Adha.
