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Arab News
a day ago
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- Arab News
Digital solutions to support Hajj sacrifices this year
RIYADH: The National Platform for Charitable Work, Ehsan, continues to provide sacrificial animal services for the Hajj season in partnership with the Kingdom's Project for the Utilization of Hady and Adahi. The initiative offers pilgrims a seamless and reliable way to fulfill the ritual through trusted digital solutions, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The operation is coordinated with more than 500 charitable and civil society organizations to ensure that sacrificial meat reaches those most in need, both locally and internationally. (SPA) Adahi has finalized preparations at seven specialized field complexes spanning more than 1 million sq. meters. These are supported by more than 25,000 trained personnel, including 600 Islamic scholars, more than 500 veterinarians, 16,500 butchers and assistants, and 400 technicians. Advanced technologies have been integrated into the operation, such as automated weighing, real-time tracking, and modern refrigeration and sterilization systems, to ensure the safety, quality, and efficiency of meat processing and distribution. Sacrifices will be carried out at a rate of one every seven seconds using a fully digitized system, enabling donors — both inside and outside the Kingdom — to perform the ritual through the Ehsan platform with ease and peace of mind. The project offers a secure, three-language website for the convenient purchase of sacrificial bonds, catering to people of diverse nationalities. So far, 770,000 livestock have been received, surpassing the initial target of 750,000, with continuous deliveries from supplier farms underway. The upcoming humanitarian distribution will cover all 13 administrative regions of the Kingdom and extend to more than 27 countries worldwide. The operation is coordinated with more than 500 charitable and civil society organizations to ensure that sacrificial meat reaches those most in need, both locally and internationally.
Arab News
2 days ago
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- Arab News
Students from Islamic University of Madinah to guide pilgrims in Hajj animal sacrifice
MADINAH: Muslim students from the Islamic University of Madinah in the Hejaz Region are participating in the Hajj rituals of Hady and Adahi by offering guidance on animal sacrifice this weekend. Some 300 students representing 40 nationalities will take part in the annual sacrifice of animals through Saudi Arabia's Project for Utilization of Hady and Adahi. Students will educate and guide pilgrims, ensuring adherence to the Prophet's Sunnah during the performance of the rituals, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The project was established in 1983 to carry on the Hady and Adahi rituals on behalf of any Muslim, and supervise the use of Hajj meat and its distribution to the destitute. During pilgrimage, which concludes this year on Monday, June 9, pilgrims are required to sacrifice an animal in a ritual called Hady. Adahi is a voluntary sacrifice for non-pilgrim Muslims which takes place on the day of Eid Al-Adha. In collaboration with the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, the student initiative aims to supervise the rituals according to Islamic law, the SPA added.
Asharq Al-Awsat
2 days ago
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- Asharq Al-Awsat
Adahi to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Employing AI to Achieve Operational Efficiency
General Coordinator of Saudi Arabia's Project for Utilization of Hady and Adahi (Adahi) Saad Abdul Rahman Al-Wabil revealed that the project is aiming to carry out a million sacrifices during this year's Hajj. The figure is a major jump compared to the average in the past ten years, which reached around 900,000 sacrifices per Hajj, he told Asharq Al-Awsat. The new target reflects the ongoing efforts to expand the operational capacity of the project in line with the goals of Vision 2030, he added. He explained that the Adahi project, which is directly overseen by the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, aims to facilitate the Hady, Fidya, Udhiya and Sadaqa rituals on behalf of Muslims through an integrated operational system that follows the Sharia and health standards. The project ensures that the sacrificial meat will reach those who need it inside and outside Saudi Arabia, he stated. The project boasts eight main slaughterhouses spanning a quarter of a million square meters. Seven of them are dedicated to the slaughter of sheep, and one each for the slaughter of camels and cows. Over 30,000 employees work at the slaughterhouses during the Hajj season, including 10,000 butchers and 800 veterinarians, as well as a team of volunteers, said Al-Wabil. 'We are keen on carrying out accurate veterinary tests before and after the slaughter to ensure the highest level of quality in service of the guests of the Two Holy Mosques,' he went on to say. Some 10,000 tons of meat are expected to be distributed in Makkah, and across Saudi Arabia and the Muslim world this year. The process is held in coordination with Saudi embassies in beneficiary countries to ensure that the meat reaches the neediest people, he remarked. This year, the project has adopted artificial intelligence in managing operations, including counting and weighing processes, he told Asharq Al-Awsat. Moreover, smart apps have been introduced, allowing Hajj pilgrims to buy the sacrificial meat online, as well as follow up on every step of the ritual. 'We are following a comprehensive digital plan that boosts transparency and achieves operational efficiency and ensures the comfort of the pilgrims,' he stated. 'This is a qualitative leap in services.'
Qatar Tribune
4 days ago
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- Qatar Tribune
Qatar Charity gears up for global Udhiyah, humanitarian projects
Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Charity (QC) has started preparations to implement Udhiyah projects and a series of humanitarian and development initiatives across 40 countries, including Qatar. This is part of Qatar Charity's Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH (2025) campaign launched under the theme 'The Greatest Days'. QC's Adahi projects, supported by generous donors, plan to distribute meat from around 45,300 sheep and cattle across 40 countries, including Qatar, reaching over 850,000 people in need. The focus will be on crisis-affected countries and regions such as Syria, Palestine, including Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, and Somalia. Amid Gaza's ongoing humanitarian crisis, QC has reaffirmed its commitment to dignity and care. Sacrificial animals (Adahi) designated for Gaza will be slaughtered on schedule, expertly cut, and securely packaged to preserve freshness. The moment border crossings reopen, the meat will be swiftly delivered to families in need, ensuring they too can share in the blessings of Eid. QC's Udhiyah distribution will take place in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kosovo, Nepal, Nigeria, Ghana, The Gambia, Palestine, Syria, Tanzania, Niger, Sri Lanka, Senegal, Ethiopia, Indonesia, India, Lebanon, South Africa, Malaysia, Yemen, Chad, Somalia, Burkina Faso, Turkey, Tunisia, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Egypt, Sudan, Kenya, Djibouti, Mauritania, Togo, Benin, and Burundi. In Qatar, QC's Adahi project will distribute sacrificial meat from 4,000 sheep to around 30,000 individuals, spreading the joy of Eid. Beyond Udhiyah, the 'Greatest Days' campaign invites contributions to broader relief efforts, including food baskets with essential supplies, which are expected to be distributed in Somalia, Chad, Kenya, Pakistan, Sudan, Ivory Coast, and Yemen, in addition to delivering aid to Rohingya and Sudanese refugees. The 'Greatest Days' campaign also seeks support for development projects, including water and economic empowerment projects, which will benefit needy families in Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Kosovo, Bangladesh, Gambia, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Syria, Senegal, Somalia, Burkina Faso, Albania, Tunisia, Jordan, Morocco, Ghana, Kenya, and Pakistan. Additionally, the campaign will provide humanitarian aid and implement other vital projects. QC has invited Qatari citizens and residents to seize the blessings of Dhul-Hijjah's first ten days by supporting its charitable projects, emphasizing the profound spiritual reward of good deeds during this sacred time.
Saudi Gazette
6 days ago
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- Saudi Gazette
Ehsan Platform opens online Adahi requests for Hajj 2025
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Ehsan National Platform for Charitable Work is now accepting requests for sacrificial animals (Adahi) for the Hajj season of 2025. The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Project for Utilization of Hady and Adahi (Adahi), initiated this digital service, which facilitates the performance of the prescribed Islamic ritual of sacrificing animal. Pilgrims and individuals offering sacrifices can securely authorize the Ehsan platform for the ritual's execution within the Islamic time frame. The platform ensures efficient distribution to eligible beneficiaries. To request the service, users can log in to the platform, access "Our Programs," select the Adahi program, specify the type and quantity of sacrifice, and authorize the platform. Real-time tracking of requests is available. The program offers various options, including Hady and Adahi during Hajj, Fidyah (expiation), Aqiqah (animal sacrifice that is offered on behalf of the newborn), and general Sadaqah (charity) throughout the year. This Adahi project streamlines the digital fulfillment of rituals for pilgrims and donors, allowing them to submit requests for sacrifices and charities and authorize the Ehsan platform for timely delivery to those in need.
