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What is the minimum age of a Qurbani animal?

Published as Qurbani FAQ’s (4/5)

· 14 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1440 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

What is the minimum age of a Qurbani animal?

Answer

(a) A one year old goat or sheep

(b) A two year old cow, bull or buffalo, and

(c) A five year old camel.

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