Dhul Hijjah 2026
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Dhul Hijjah: a time to give when it matters most.
As Eid al-Adha approaches, families around the world prepare to give and gather. For many Palestine Refugee families and children, these days are marked by displacement, rising needs, and uncertainty.
On the ground, UNRWA continues to support Palestine Refugees with cash assistance, health care, education, and essential services.
Your Zakat keeps us here - delivering support where it’s needed most.
Let your Eid gift reach families who need it most. Give today.
Other ways to give during Dhul Hijjah:
Frequently Asked Questions
Dhul Hijjah is the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar, and one of the holiest periods in Islam. The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are considered among the most sacred and spiritually rewarding. During this time, Muslims around the world increase acts of worship, prayer, and charity.
This Dhul Hijjah, you can donate using the form above or choose your preferred type of giving from our programs: Zakat, Sadaqah, or Sadaqah Jariyah. Your donation to any of these programs will benefit Palestine Refugees across our areas of operation, including Gaza, the West Bank, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon with life-saving emergency aid.
At this time, UNRWA does not operate a Qurbani or Udhiya programme. However, you can still honor the spirit of Eid by giving Zakat or Sadaqah to support Palestine Refugee families with urgent essentials like food, water, and cash assistance.
Yes, UNRWA’s Zakat programme is Sharia-compliant, and has been endorsed by leading Islamic institutions, including Al-Azhar, the OIC’s International Islamic Fiqh Academy (IIFA), and Al-Aqsa Mosque. Moreover, the programme follows a 100% Zakat distribution policy, whereby 100% of your Zakat contribution goes directly to Palestine Refugees in need. To dedicate your Zakat to Palestine Refugees in need, click here.
You can donate via bank transfer to one of our accounts based on your preferred currency. For detailed bank account information, please visit our bank transfer details page. After making your transfer, you can request a receipt by emailing us at [email protected] with your bank transfer details. Receipts are typically issued within 10 business days.
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In the month of Dhul Hijjah, let your giving reach Palestine Refugees.
During these blessed days, the reward for every act of charity is multiplied. While many families prepare for Eid al-Adha, countless Palestine Refugee families - including those caring for orphaned and separated children - are facing unimaginable hardship.
For many, cash assistance to buy food, medicines, and other essentials can mean survival. This Dhul Hijjah, let your generosity bring relief through UNRWA.