Aqeeqah in Gilgit-Baltistan
Celebrate Your Newborn with Compassion
The birth of a child is a joyous occasion for every parent. In accordance with the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, it is recommended to perform Aqeeqah (the sacrifice of an animal) to celebrate the arrival of your newborn. Traditionally, two goats or sheep are sacrificed for a male and one for a female child.
Aqeeqah is usually performed on the seventh day after birth, though it can be carried out earlier or later if necessary. This sacred act serves as a means of gratitude, removing hardships from the child’s life, and sharing blessings with family, friends, and the needy. Aqeeqah is performed in Gilgit-Baltistan.
Spread Joy & Sustenance To Families!
Perform Sunnah Aqeeqah for your child and support vulnerable families in Gilgit-Baltistan. Donate now to share blessings across Gilgit, Skardu, Astore and other poverty-struck areas of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Lets Do Aqiqah!Why Perform Aqiqah
Aqiqah is a Sunnah of great merit, performed to honor the newborn and express thankfulness to Allah. It also allows families to share joy with their community, including the poor, orphans, and elderly, by distributing the meat to those in need.
For a boy: It is recommended to sacrifice 2 animals
For a girl: It is recommended to sacrifice 1 animal.
Animals for Aqiqah
According to hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ recommended:
“Two sheep of similar age are to be sacrificed for a boy, and one for a girl.” (Sunan Abu Dawood)
Animals used for Aqiqah should be healthy, free from defects, and sacrificed humanely. Acceptable animals include goats, cows, or camels (with minimum age requirements: goats 2+, cows 3+, camels 6+).
We typically use goats, but can accomodate for cows or camels upon request, however, costs may vary.
How We Serve in Gilgit-Baltistan
The Kashmir Welfare Foundation performs Aqiqah across Gilgit-Baltistan, covering districts including Astore, Gilgit, Skardu, Ghizer, Hunza, Nagar and Chilas Valley.
For £130 per goat, your donation ensures that your Aqiqah is performed properly, and the meat is distributed to families and individuals in need.
By performing Aqiqah through us, you commemorate your child’s birth while supporting vulnerable communities, spreading joy and sustenance throughout Gilgit-Baltistan.
Perform Aqeeqah in Gilgit-Baltistan
Feed the Hungry and Make a Lasting Impact
Choose Kashmir Welfare Foundation for your Aqeeqah donations and turn your child’s celebration into a blessing for families in need. Every sacrifice is carefully distributed to feed hungry children, women, and men across Gilgit-Baltistan, supporting local food projects and communities.
With full transparency, proof of impact, and a dedicated team reaching remote areas, your Aqeeqah not only fulfills a beautiful Sunnah but also creates lasting hope and relief for the needy.
Baltistan Division includes the districts of Ghanche with 8,531 km² and a population of 181,610, Kharmang with 6,144 km² and 58,303 people, Shigar with 4,173 km² and 84,662 people, and Skardu with 10,168 km² and 312,875 people.
Roundu is included in Skardu District and its figures are counted within Skardu. Gilgit Division comprises Gilgit District with 4,208 km² and 338,968 people, Ghizer with 12,381 km² and 189,530 people, including the Gupis–Yasin region whose data is counted within Ghizer, Hunza with 10,109 km² and 52,652 people, and Nagar with 4,137 km² and 78,114 people.
Diamer District covers 7,234 km² and has a population of 323,643, with its main town Chilas.
