The practice of Qurbani began with the time of Prophet Ibrahim (PBU). According to Muslim belief, one day Allah appeared to the Prophet in his dreams and commanded him that his only son, IsmaiI be sacrificed. The Prophet being a pious and a true believer was only willing to do so. Allah was impressed by his intentions and he was blessed.

This tradition continues even today. Faithful Muslims all over the world submit to the will of Allah and sacrifice a part of their bounty for the benefit of the less fortunate.