Question: What types of animals can be slaughtered for Qurbani?

Answer: It is permissible to slaughter goats, sheep, cows, bulls, buffalos or camels, male or female for Qurbani. The minimum ages are as follows:

(a)          Goats or sheep should be one year or more (P.S A sheep that is about 6 months, but so fat and healthy that it resembles a normal one year old sheep, is also allowed.)

(b)          Cows, bulls or buffalos should be two years or more,

(c)           Camels should be five years or more.

Animals that are younger than the prescribed age are not suitable for Qurbani. 

AND ALLAH KNOWS BEST