This free aqiqah calculator finds the 7th day and adds up the full cost in one place. Congratulations on your new baby. Enter the date of birth and whether you have a boy, girl or twins. The calculator gives the Sunnah Aqiqah dates with their Hijri equivalents, how many goats or sheep are needed, the total cost in your currency, and the silver sadaqah for the baby’s shaved hair.
How to use the Aqiqah Calculator
- Enter the baby’s date of birth, and tick the box if the baby was born after Maghrib (sunset).
- Enter the number of boys and girls and the animals for each boy.
- Choose the animal, enter the price per goat or sheep and your currency label.
- Add the baby’s hair weight and the silver price per gram, then press Calculate Aqiqah.
Hijri dates in the aqiqah calculator are estimates; confirm them with your local moon-sighting calendar. For background on the practice and its timing, see Wikipedia’s aqiqah article.
When is the Aqiqah?
According to the hadith, the child is “held in pledge” for its Aqiqah, which is sacrificed on the seventh day, when the child is named and its head is shaved (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi). Most scholars count the day of birth as day one, so the seventh day falls six days after birth. If it cannot be done on the 7th, many scholars mention the 14th or 21st day, and it may be done later.
How many animals for a boy and a girl?
| Child | Sunnah | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Boy | 2 goats or sheep | 1 goat or sheep |
| Girl | 1 goat or sheep | 1 goat or sheep |
| Cow or camel | One large animal can cover up to 7 shares, as in Qurbani (per the Hanafi and Shafi’i schools) | |
The animal should meet the same conditions as Qurbani: healthy, free of major defects, and of the right age (goat about 1 year, sheep about 6 months if well grown, cow 2 years).
Hair sadaqah
It is Sunnah to shave the newborn’s head and give the weight of the hair in silver as charity, as Fatimah (RA) did for Hasan and Husayn (RA). Most families give the cash value of that silver weight.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate the 7th day for Aqiqah?
Count the day of birth as day one and add six days. A quick check: the Aqiqah falls on the weekday before the weekday of birth, so a baby born on Friday has the Aqiqah on Thursday.
How many goats are needed for a baby boy's Aqiqah?
Two goats or sheep is the Sunnah for a boy, and one for a girl. One goat for a boy is also permissible if two is not affordable.
Can we do Aqiqah later if we missed the 7th day?
Yes. Many scholars recommend the 14th or 21st day, and it remains valid afterwards. Some scholars also allow adults to do their own Aqiqah if their parents did not.
Can a cow share be used for Aqiqah?
According to the Hanafi and Shafi’i schools, a cow or camel can be divided into seven shares for Aqiqah, like Qurbani. Some Maliki and Hanbali scholars prefer a whole goat or sheep per share. Follow your own scholar’s guidance.
What is the hair sadaqah?
On the 7th day the baby’s head is shaved and the weight of the hair in silver is given in charity. If the hair weighs 5 g and silver costs 300 per gram in your currency, the sadaqah is 1,500.
How is the total aqiqah cost worked out?
Total cost = number of animals × price per animal, plus the hair sadaqah and any butcher or cooking charges. For one boy (two goats) and one girl (one goat), you need three animals.
Related tools
General information for planning. Rulings differ between madhhabs, so consult a qualified scholar for your situation. Hijri dates use the Umm al-Qura calendar and may differ by a day from local moon sighting.