The Egyptian Food Bank (EFB), a leading regional development institution focused on providing healthy and safe food, announced the launch of its 2025 “Sukuk Al-Adhiya” (sacrifice voucher) programme.
The initiative aims to continue the bank’s efforts in combating hunger and providing vital food support to underprivileged families across Egypt.
“Sukuk Al-Adhiya” refers to a type of Islamic bond, or sukuk, that derives its returns from the sharing of profits from the sale of livestock, particularly those used for sacrificial purposes during Eid al-Adha.
The EFB was the first to launch the “Sukuk Al-Adhiya ” programme in Egypt in 2006, developing a comprehensive model that adheres to Islamic law for the ritual sacrifice while ensuring efficient distribution of meat to those in need.
The programme operates on a precise system that begins with the selection of sacrificial animals according to strict health standards. Then, the slaughtering takes place during the days of Tashreeq, followed by organised distribution to a database of thousands of families nationwide. These operations are supported by the bank’s advanced infrastructure, including its “Wafra” farm in Beheira Governorate, a key component of the programme’s success.
The price for a local sacrificial animal certificate is LE9,700, which includes a 10-kilogram portion of meat. An imported certificate costs LE6,300 for an 8-kilogram portion. The EFB also offers collective sacrificial animal certificates: a local calf, comprising seven certificates, is priced at LE67,900 for a total of 70 kilograms, while an imported calf costs LE44,100 for a 56-kilogram portion.
Additionally, a charitable meat donation option is available for LE690, providing 3 kilograms.
This year, the sacrifice voucher programme targets 2,392 partner associations across Egypt’s governorates, with a planned distribution of 301,948 kilograms of meat to needy families. Meat deliveries will commence on the second day of Eid al-Adha and continue throughout the holiday to maximise beneficiary reach. Furthermore, three kilograms of rice will be distributed with every kilogram of meat, aiming to provide a complete nutritional meal.
EFB’s CEO Mohsen Sarhan said that the programme is a pioneering initiative launched by the bank since 2006, with the aim of facilitating the organised and equitable provision of sacrificial meat to the most deserving families.
Sarhan added that the programme has achieved significant success over the years, distributing substantial quantities of meat to millions of families and improving their food security. He emphasised the bank’s commitment to continuously updating its beneficiary database to ensure support reaches those most in need, highlighting the importance of community participation in this initiative, which combines religious observance with community service.
