Pakistan 2025
In the scorching summer of 2025, as part of Sadakataşı Association’s 15th Eid al-Adha (Qurban ) campaign, we set out once again under the motto, “Qurban Keep Brotherhood Alive.” This time, our route led us to an ancient land where abundance and poverty intertwine, where eyes gleam with hope: Pakistan.
Days before the holiday, we had already started our preparations with an eight-member team to travel to Pakistan. Just as Eid approached, tensions escalated into an armed conflict between Pakistan and India. Despite the situation, after continuous consultations and careful consideration, we decided to proceed and embarked on the journey.
As we departed from Istanbul, we carried a strong sense of duty and an indescribable excitement. This journey was not just about distributing meat—it was about touching hearts, being welcomed with prayers, and returning home weary but content. When we landed, it wasn’t the sweltering air that surrounded us, but smiling faces, sincere greetings, and heartfelt “welcome” wishes. Because what brought us there wasn’t just the meat of qurban; it was the very essence of brotherhood.
Pakistan is home to millions of orphans, and our true mission was to bring joy to their lives. At that moment, we understood: what was expected here was not merely meat, but the human connection it represented.
We organized the Qurban slaughter and distribution efforts across various regions of Pakistan to reach those most in need. A total of 1,022 shares of Qurban were Qurban with care and in full accordance with Islamic principles. At every slaughter point, prayers were recited over the animals, and they were offered as acts of devotion by hearts dedicated to seeking God’s pleasure. This wasn’t just a project—it was a test of faith and loyalty for us.
In the camps, the joy sparkling in the eyes of orphaned children, and the tears of the elderly as they received their Qurban packages—each distribution point held a unique story. There were moments that words could not do justice. A woman ran home joyfully with her share of meat; orphans experienced a true celebration; and when people heard we had come from Turkey, the delight and warmth on their faces gave us a renewed sense of purpose.
Throughout our efforts, we worked hand in hand with our local partner organizations. With their guidance and support, we reached even the most remote villages. The roads were sometimes muddy, sometimes thorny—but once we arrived and received heartfelt prayers, all hardships were forgotten.
The poverty in Pakistan is deep, yet its people are proud and hospitable. I saw a trembling hand reaching out for a package of meat. We locked eyes. He didn’t just say “thank you”—he said “Brother.” In that moment, I realized that something far beyond geography, borders, or language was taking place: the Qurban had become an act of devotion. The meat was not just food—it was a bridge over distant divides. One person had truly touched another.
With the 1,022 Qurban shares we Qurband and distributed in Pakistan this year, we didn’t just reach the needy—we once again bore witness to the consciousness of the ummah, to the power of sharing, and to the collective conscience of humanity.
On our return journey, we carried tired eyes but peaceful hearts. Because we knew: Qurban was more than just a ritual—it was devotion. It was brotherhood. It was a journey woven with prayers.
