The vouchers are being sold for SR410 and can be purchased through the online Sadad payment system, telephone banking or at an ATM. The main objectives of the project, currently in its 26th year, include the distribution of adahi meat for the needy in Makkah and around the world.

The offal is sold as a means of bringing in revenue that is also distributed amongst the needy in Makkah.

As part of efforts to maximize the value of each sacrificial sheep, the project has recently financed its first factory for gelatin, obtained from the skin and bones of animals. The factory is under the management of a Chinese company and located in the Moassim Mina area.

Speaking to representatives of the OIC member countries concerning the finalization of this year’s plans for the sacrificial meat project, IDB President Ahmad Muhammad Ali said: “We will ensure that we comply with all Shariah and health requirements regarding sheep to be offered to pilgrims…facilitating cleanliness and environmental safety at the holy sites.”

He also pointed out that due to the many initiatives and level of ease associated with the project, pilgrims have been able to perform sacrificial rites effortlessly in order to focus on other Haj rites.

The new online service is now available globally for charity or sadaqa throughout the year by logging onto the project’s website (www.adahi.org).

Adahi vouchers are also being sold at branches of Al-Rajhi Bank, Al-Amoudi Exchange, Saudi Post offices and Hajji and Mu’tamer Gift Charity.

Each year, the IDB recruits around 40,000 butchers, laborers, veterinarians, Shariah supervisors and administrators to carry out the project.