Religious Dues
Aqiqah: Give Thanks for a New Child
Mark the arrival of a child with an act of charity — and feed a family who rarely has fresh meat.
Giving in Islam
What Is Aqiqah?
Aqiqah is a Sunnah practice of sacrificing an animal to give thanks for the birth of a child, with the meat shared with family and those in need. Traditionally, one animal is given for a girl and two animals for a boy.
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Why Give Aqiqah Through
WATAN USA
Here's what happens to your Aqiqah gift once it reaches us.
Fresh meat, direct to families
We deliver fresh meat to families who rarely have access to it.
Delivered by our own teams
Our teams on the ground handle distribution directly, without third parties.
100% donation commitment
Every dollar you give toward Aqiqah goes to the response, in full.
How It Works
How Aqiqah Works
Aqiqah is commonly performed on the seventh day after a child's birth, though many families choose to give later. One animal is traditionally given for a girl, and two for a boy.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aqiqah?
Aqiqah is a Sunnah act of charity performed to give thanks for the birth of a child, with the meat shared with family and those in need.
How many animals are given for a boy versus a girl?
Traditionally, one animal is given for a girl and two animals for a boy.
When should Aqiqah be performed?
It is commonly performed on the seventh day after birth, though many families give later if needed.
Can I give Aqiqah on behalf of someone else?
Yes, you can give Aqiqah on behalf of another person, such as a family member.
Where does the meat go?
The meat is distributed directly to families in need by our own teams on the ground.