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An HDF volunteer kneels among a circle of clapping, smiling children celebrating Eid in Gaza.
DHUL HIJJAH 1447 • 2026

This is the Eid
You Helped Make Possible

Across the communities HDF serves, these are the moments that defined Eid Al-Adha 2026

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Because of you, Eid reached families around the world.

From preparing for the days ahead to sharing the blessings of Qurbani and celebrating with family and community, these moments tell the story of Eid across the communities HDF serves.

Different places. Different journeys. One Ummah.

I

Preparing for Eid

In Jordan and Gaza, the anticipation of Eid began long before the day arrived. Through shopping outings, new clothes, gifts, and shared experiences, children and families prepared to celebrate together.
A child from an HDF beneficiary family in Al Marfaq, Jordan, waving while shopping for Eid.
Al Marfaq, Jordan
Children looking out from a bus window on their way to HDF's pre-Eid shopping outing in Al Marfaq, Jordan.
Al Marfaq, Jordan
A child smiling and holding new shoes received during HDF's pre-Eid shopping program in Al Marfaq, Jordan.
Al Marfaq, Jordan
A girl holding her Eid items after shopping through HDF's beneficiary outing in Al Marfaq, Jordan.
Al Marfaq, Jordan
Two boys from HDF beneficiary families in Al Marfaq, Jordan, standing together outdoors.
Al Marfaq, Jordan
A young girl holding up a pink sequined Eid dress alongside an HDF volunteer in Al Marfaq, Jordan.
Al Marfaq, Jordan
A small child peeking out from inside a shopping basket during HDF's pre-Eid shopping outing in Al Marfaq, Jordan.
Al Marfaq, Jordan
Children, volunteers, and entertainment staff inside HDF's Eid outing bus in Gaza.
Gaza
A child on the bus holding an HDF Eid sign during the pre-Eid outing in Gaza.
Gaza
HDF volunteers, children, and a performer gathered by the bus at the start of the Gaza Eid outing.
Gaza
HDF volunteers and children celebrating inside a clothing shop during the pre-Eid shopping experience in Gaza.
Gaza
A boy smiling with an HDF volunteer while holding his new Eid outfit in Gaza.
Gaza
A young girl standing with an HDF volunteer during the pre-Eid shopping program in Gaza.
Gaza
A boy holding an HDF Eid sign and his shopping bag inside a clothing store in Gaza.
Gaza
An HDF volunteer choosing clothing from a rack during the pre-Eid shopping program in Gaza.
Gaza
Two boys smiling and waving after receiving new Eid clothing through HDF's Gaza program.
Gaza
A group of children and HDF volunteers waving together inside the clothing store after the Gaza outing.
Gaza
II

Sharing the Blessings

From Gaza to Jordan, Somalia to Tanzania, and across 39 countries worldwide, families shared in the blessings of Qurbani this Eid.

For some, it was a meal enjoyed with loved ones. For others, it was the chance to celebrate Eid with a little more ease and dignity. Across every community, the spirit of sacrifice brought people together and reminded us of the power of sharing.

One sacrifice. Countless blessings shared.

An HDF field worker in gloves preparing labeled Qurbani meat shares from a distribution truck beside a 'Feed the Ummah — Jordan' banner.
Jordan
An HDF field worker in a branded vest handing a wrapped Qurbani meat share to a woman in a red abaya as community members wait behind her.
Jordan
An HDF team member standing with a ram beside a 'One Ummah Qurbani For All' banner in Gambia.
Gambia
A young boy in an orange sweatshirt gently holding a brown and white goat during HDF's Qurbani distribution in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia
HDF field workers in orange vests handing blue Udhiya / Qurbani meat share bags to a young woman and an elderly man beside a 'Qurbani For All — Feed the Ummah, Ethiopia' banner.
Ethiopia
An elderly Somali woman in a dark hijab smiling and lifting her white 'Udhiya / Qurbani — Feed the Ummah, Somalia' meat share bag in front of HDF's One Ummah Qurbani For All banners.
Somalia
A group of smiling boys throwing peace signs in front of an HDF Qurbani livestock truck and an 'Udhiya / Qurbani — Feed the Ummah, Sudan' banner.
Sudan
An HDF field worker kneeling to hand a wrapped Udhiya / Qurbani meat share to a young boy in a blue thobe and black cap during the Orphan Care Program distribution in Syria.
Syria
Two HDF field workers in branded vests standing behind a table stacked with vacuum-sealed Frozen Meat Qurbani shares in front of an HDF Frozen Meat — Gaza banner.
Gaza · Frozen Meat
An HDF volunteer in a yellow vest and gloves handing a wrapped Qurbani meat share from a red crate to a woman in a black embroidered hijab as a local imam looks on in Kenya.
Kenya
An HDF field worker in a tan vest handing a wrapped bag of Frozen Meat to a young girl standing beside a red and white patterned blanket between displacement tents in Gaza.
Gaza · Frozen Meat
An HDF field worker kneeling to greet a young girl in a pink butterfly dress during the Qurbani distribution in Jordan.
Jordan
An HDF field worker in a branded vest shaking hands with a man receiving Frozen Meat shares as another beneficiary waits beside a table of vacuum-sealed Qurbani packs in Gaza.
Gaza · Frozen Meat
A young boy in a blue shirt smiling and holding up a bag of Frozen Meat next to an HDF field worker in a tan vest in a Gaza displacement camp.
Gaza · Frozen Meat
Four children from beneficiary families smiling and waving outdoors during HDF's Qurbani meat distribution in Jordan.
Jordan
A young girl in an orange sweater reaching out to receive her family's Frozen Meat Qurbani share from a smiling HDF field worker in a hijab beside an HDF Frozen Meat — Gaza banner.
Gaza · Frozen Meat
An HDF field coordinator in a white kufi and tan vest gently handing a wrapped Qurbani meat share to a young girl in a bright orange hijab beside a One Ummah Qurbani For All — Tanzania banner.
Tanzania
Three young children holding wrapped Udhiya/Qurbani meat share bags beside a One Ummah Qurbani For All — Lebanon banner during HDF's 1447/2026 distribution.
Lebanon
TANZANIA · A FEATURED MOMENT

From Scholarship to Service

This Eid, Br. Sharani helped distribute Qurbani to families in Tanzania as part of HDF's field team.

Years earlier, he was a scholar supported through HDF's Global Scholarship Program at the Islamic University of Kenya. Today, he serves as an HDF Field Coordinator, helping deliver programs to communities across Tanzania.

III

Moments of Joy

Long after the shopping is done and the Qurbani is distributed, these are the moments people remember. Time spent together. Children laughing. Families celebrating. The simple joys that make Eid feel like Eid.
Two young schoolgirls in white hijabs and tan uniforms embracing with bright smiles and henna-decorated hands at HDF's Eid celebration in Somalia.
Somalia
A young girl in an orange hijab blowing bubbles with henna-decorated hands at HDF's Eid celebration in Somalia.
Somalia
Children in purple costumes dancing in a circle at HDF's Eid Smiles, Joyful Hearts celebration in Gaza.
Gaza
A young girl with face paint smiling in front of an HDF Eidul Adha Celebration 2026 banner in Cartagena, Colombia.
Cartagena, Colombia
A large group of smiling children holding Eid gifts alongside HDF team members under a decorated Eid Mubarak tent in Kenya.
Kenya
Girls in white hijabs gathered in a circle with HDF volunteers at the Eid Smiles, Joyful Hearts celebration in Hargeisa, Somalia.
Somalia
A girl smiling on a swing ride with an HDF team member at the Eid celebration in Gaza.
Gaza
A group of children cheering with hands raised at HDF's Eid celebration in Cartagena, Colombia.
Cartagena, Colombia
Children laughing and cheering beneath a gold Eid Mubarak balloon banner at HDF's Eid celebration in Kenya.
Kenya
Boys in green jerseys huddled together in front of the Eid Smiles, Joyful Hearts banner in Hargeisa, Somalia.
Somalia
A boy laughing with joy while HDF team members and a friend celebrate around him at the Eid celebration in Gaza.
Gaza
An HDF volunteer painting a child's face during the Eid celebration in Cartagena, Colombia.
Cartagena, Colombia
Three young girls in hijabs hugging and laughing together at HDF's Eid celebration in Kenya.
Kenya
A girl in a pink hijab smiling brightly while holding a basket of Eid toys in Hargeisa, Somalia.
Somalia
A girl waving alongside a yellow mascot and an HDF team member at the Eid celebration in Gaza.
Gaza
An HDF volunteer handing a basket of Eid gifts to a smiling girl in front of the Eid Smiles, Joyful Hearts banner in Hargeisa, Somalia.
Somalia
HDF team members waving with children in front of the Eid Smiles, Joyful Hearts banner in Gaza.
Gaza
HDF team members posing with two young girls holding Eid gifts in front of the Hargeisa Eid Smiles, Joyful Hearts banner in Somalia.
Somalia
Costumed mascots performing in front of a small Ferris wheel at HDF's Eid Smiles, Joyful Hearts celebration in Gaza.
Gaza
An HDF volunteer in a high-vis vest presenting Eid gifts to a young girl in front of the Hargeisa banner in Somalia.
Somalia
An HDF team member kneeling down to hand Eid gifts to young children clapping and gathered around him in Gaza.
Gaza
A girl in a green dress holding Eid toys beside a smiling HDF volunteer at the Eid Smiles, Joyful Hearts celebration in Hargeisa, Somalia.
Somalia
Costumed children gathered to receive Eid gift bags from an HDF team member in Gaza.
Gaza
Children in red costumes dancing joyfully at an HDF Eid celebration in Gaza, surrounded by a clapping crowd of families and volunteers.

This is the Eid
You Made Possible

Behind every photograph is a family, a child, a community and a supporter who made the moment possible. Thank you for being part of HDF's work this Eid.

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