Vacip (Udhiyye) kurban (Bayram sacrifice)
Who can eat?
The person who offers it and their household may eat; they may share with relatives/neighbors; and distribute to those in need. (Dividing into three is recommended, but keeping all at home is also allowed.)
Who cannot eat?
For this category, Diyanet does not state a specific “these people cannot eat” restriction.
Adak (vowed) kurban
Who can eat?
Basic rule: It is given to the poor / those in need (the well‑off should not eat).
Who cannot eat?
- The person who made the vow (adak owner)
- Spouse
- Ascendants: parents, grandparents
- Descendants: children, grandchildren
- Also, anyone considered religiously well‑off
(For adak, the one who vowed and their dependents should not eat from it.)
Akika kurban
Who can eat?
The person who offers it and their family may eat; they may also feed others; and may give to those in need.
Who cannot eat?
Diyanet sources do not mention a restriction “like adak” for akika.
Shukr / Nafila kurban (including shifa intention)
Who can eat?
Anyone, including the person who offers it, may eat.
Who cannot eat?
Since it is not adak, there is no special “cannot eat” list.
This section is for general information. Details can vary by intention and circumstances; consult reliable religious sources if needed.
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