In the name of Allah, the Most-Merciful, the All-Compassionate
"May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon You"

Praise be to Allaah, we seek His help and His forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allaah from the evil of our own souls and from our bad deeds. Whomsoever Allaah guides will never be led astray, and whomsoever Allaah leaves astray, no one can guide. I bear witness that there is no god but Allaah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.


Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'ala Rasulillah
As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu

Sunnahs and Etiquettes of Eid


The Sunnahs that the Muslim should observe on the day of Eid are as follows:

1 – Doing ghusl before going out to the prayer.


It was narrated in a saheeh hadeeth in al-Muwatta and elsewhere that Abd-Allaah ibn Umar used to do ghusl on the day of al-Fitr before going out to the prayer-place in the morning. Al-Muwatta 428.

Al- Nawawi (may Allaah have mercy on him) said that the Muslims were unanimously agreed that it is mustahabb to do ghusl for Eid prayer.


The reason why it is mustahabb is the same reason as that for doing ghusl before Jumuah and other public gatherings. Rather on Eid the reason is even stronger.

2 – Eating before going out to pray on Eid al-Fitr and after the prayer on Eid al-Adha:

Part of the etiquette is not to go out to pray on Eid al-Fitr until one has eaten some dates, because of the hadeeth narrated by al-Bukhaari from Anas ibn Maalik, who said that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used not to go out on the morning of Eid al-Fitr until he had eaten some dates… of which he would eat an odd number. Al-Bukhaari, 953.


It is mustahabb to eat before going out to emphasize the fact that it is forbidden to fast on that day and to demonstrate that the fast has ended.


Ibn Hajar (may Allaah have mercy on him) suggested that the reason for that was so as to ward off the possibility of adding to the fast, and to hasten to obey the command of Allaah.

Whoever does not have any dates may break his fast with anything that is permissible.


But on Eid al-Adha it is mustahabb not to eat anything until one comes back from the prayer, so he should eat from the udhiyah if he has offered a sacrifice. If he is not going to offer a sacrifice there is nothing wrong with eating before the prayer. This is acceptable to the Hanafi school of thought, but imam shafi school of thought recommends that whether your are offering sacrifice or not, you should not eat pre-eid until after the prayer.

3 – Takbeer on the day of Eid


This is one of the greatest Sunnahs on the day of Eid because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):


"(He wants that you) must complete the same number (of days), and that you must magnify Allaah [i.e. to say Takbeer (Allaahu Akbar: Allaah is the Most Great)] for having guided you so that you may be grateful to Him"

[al-Baqarah 2:185]


It was narrated that al-Waleed ibn Muslim said: I asked al-Awzaai and Maalik ibn Anas about saying Takbeer out loud on the two Eids. They said, Yes, Abd-Allaah ibn Umar used to say it out loud on the day of al-Fitr until the imam came out (to lead the prayers).


Al-Daaraqutni and others narrated that on the morning of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, Ibn Umar would strive hard in reciting takbeer until he came to the prayer place, then he would recite takbeer until the imam came out.


Ibn Abi Shaybah narrated with a saheeh isnaad that al-Zuhri said: The people used to recite Takbeer on Eid when they came out of their houses until they came to the prayer place, and until the imam came out. When the imam came out they fell silent, and when he said takbeer they said takbeer. See Irwa' al-Ghaleel, 1/121


Saying takbeer when coming out of ones house to the prayer place and until the imam came out was something that was well known among the salaf (early generations) . This has been narrated by a number of scholars such as Ibn Abi Shaybah, `Abd a l-Razzaaq and al-Firyaabi in Ahkaam al-Eidayn from a group of the salaf. For example, Naafi' ibn Jubayr used to recite takbeer and was astonished that the people did not do so, and he said, "Why do you not recite takbeer?"


Ibn Shihaab al-Zuhri (may Allaah have mercy on him) used to say, "The people used to recite takbeer from the time they came out of their houses until the imam came in."

The time for takbeer on Eid al-Fitr starts from the night before Eid until the imam enters to lead the Eid prayer.

In the case of Eid al-Adha, the takbeer begins on the first day of Dhul-Hijjah and lasts until sunset on the last of the days of tashreeq.


Description of the takbeer:

It was narrated in the Musannaf of Ibn Abi Shaybah with a saheeh isnaad from Ibn Masood (may Allaah be pleased with him) that he used to recite takbeer during the days of tashreeq:


Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar,

laa ilaaha ill-Allaah,

wa Allaahu akbar,

Allaah akbar, wa Lillaah il-hamd

(Allaah is Most Great, Allaah is most Great, there is no god but Allaah, Allaah is Most great, Allaah is most great, and to Allaah be praise).


It was also narrated elsewhere by Ibn Abi Shaybah with the same isnaad, but with the phrase "Allaahu akbar" repeated three times.

Al-Mahaamili narrated with a saheeh isnaad also from Ibn Masood: "Allaahu akbaru kabeera, Allaahu akbaru kabeera, Allaahu akbar wa ajallu, Allaahu akbar wa Lillaah il-hamd

(Allaah is Most Great indeed, Allaah is Most Great indeed, Allaah is most Great and Glorified, Allaah is Most Great and to Allaah be praise)." See al-Irwa', 3/126.


4 – Offering congratulations

The etiquette of Eid also includes the congratulations and good wishes exchanged by people, no matter what the wording, such as saying to one another

Taqabbala Allaah minna wa minkum

(May Allaah accept (good deeds) from us and from you" or " Eid mubaarak " and other permissible expressions of congratulations.


It was narrated that Jubayr ibn Nufayr said: When the companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) met one another on the day of Eid, they would say to one another, "May Allaah accept (good deeds) from us and from you." Ibn Hajar said, its isnaad is hasan. Al-Fath, 2/446.

Offering congratulations was something that was well known among the Sahaabah, and scholars such as Imam Ahmad and others allowed it. There is evidence which suggests that it is prescribed to offer congratulations and good wishes on special occasions, and that the Sahaabah congratulated one another when good things happened, such as when Allaah accepted the repentance of a man, they went and congratulated him for that, and so on.


Undoubtedly these congratulations are among the noble characteristics among the Muslims.


The least that may be said concerning the subject of congratulations is that you should return the greetings of those who congratulate you on Eid, and keep quiet if others keep quiet, as Imam Ahmad (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: If anyone congratulates you, then respond, otherwise do not initiate it.

5 – Adorning oneself on the occasion of Eid.

It was narrated that Abd-Allaah ibn Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) said that Umar took a brocade cloak that was for sale in the market and brought it to the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), and said, "O Messenger of Allaah, buy this and adorn yourself with it for Eid and for receiving the delegations.
" The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said to him, "Rather this is the dress of one who has no share (of piety or of reward in the Hereafter)…" Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 948.

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) agreed with `Umar on the idea of adorning oneself for Eid, but he denounced him for choosing this cloak because it was made of silk.


It was narrated that Jaabir (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) had a cloak which he would wear on the two Eids and on Fridays. Saheeh Ibn Khuzaymah, 1756,


Al-Bayhaqi narrated with a saheeh isnaad that Ibn Umar used to wear his best clothes on Eid.


So a man should wear the best clothes that he has when going out for Eid.

With regard to women, they should avoid adorning themselves when they go out for Eid, because they are forbidden to show off their adornments to non-mahram men. It is also haraam for a woman who wants to go out to put on perfume or to expose men to temptation, because they are only going out for the purpose of worship.


6 – Going to the prayer by one route and returning by another.

It was narrated that Jaabir ibn Abd-Allaah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: On the day of Eid, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to vary his route . Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 986.

It was said that the reason for that was so that the two routes would testify for him on the Day of Resurrection, for the earth will speak on the Day of Resurrection and say what was done on it, both good and bad.

Also another reason for that was that at the time when there was war, the prophet would advice the companions to vary their routes so that the enemies of islam would not easily predict which route they will pass. So this was more of a strategic plan to distabilize any form of bad plans the enemies of islam could be planning, so they vary their routes inorder to avoid clash of war with the enemies of islam.

7- Playing, Recreation, And Eating On The Day Of Eid:
These are permissible as long as they stay within the acceptable bounds of Islam. Anas  said: When the Prophet, sallaallahu alayhi wa sallam, came to Al-Madeenah, they had two days for amusement. The Prophet, sallaallahu alayhi wa sallam, has exchanged these days for two better days: the day of breaking the fast and the day of sacrifice. [An-Nasaa'i and Ibn Hibbaan]

8- Taking Women And Children To The Prayer Area on eid day:
The Prophet sallaallahu alayhi wa sallam, used to take his wives and daughters to the two 'Eeds. Umm Atiyah, may Allaah be pleased with her, said: "We were ordered to go out with the single and menstruating women to the two Eids in order to witness the good and the supplications of the Muslims. The menstruating women though would stay away from the prayer area." [Al-Bukhaari and Muslim]

9- The Eid Prayer

The second obligatory act on Eid day is to perform the Eid prayer. Some rules in this respect are mentioned hereunder:

1. The Eid prayer is wajib (obligatory) on every male Muslim.

2. The Eid prayer can be performed any time between the sunrise and when the sun reaches its zenith (beginning of the zuhr prayer time).

3. It is preferable that the Eid prayer is performed at an open field and not in a masjid. However, if, it is difficult for any reason to perform it in an open field, it can also be performed in a large masjid.

4. It is not advisable to hold the Eid prayer in every masjid. Rather, it is preferable that the people from several small masjids get together to either perform it in an open field or, in its absence, in a big masjid which can accommodate a large number of people.

5. No nafl (nawafil) salat can be performed before the Eid prayer, neither in one’s home nor at the place of Eid prayer. Similarly, nafl (nawafil) prayer cannot be performed after the Eid prayer at the same place. However, it can be performed after one comes back to his home/house.

6. The Eid prayer has neither an adhan nor an iqamah.

10- How Does One Perform the Eid Prayer as a Follower?
Both Eid prayers are only 2 prayer cycles (rakats). It is necessary (wajib) for both the imam and follower to give the additional takbirs for Eid during the prayer.

To perform the prayer as a follower:

I. One makes the intention in one’s heart to perform the Eid prayer as a follower of the Imam. It is recommended to say the intention silently.

II. One gives the opening takbir (Allahu Akbar) with the Imam.

III. One says the opening supplication quietly to oneself.

IV. One gives three additional takbirs (Allahu Akbar) with the Imam.

For each additional takbir, one raises the hands like the opening takbir, says the takbir out loud with the Imam, returns the hands to one’s sides, and pauses for a brief moment before proceeding with the other takbirs with the Imam.

For a man, after the third and final takbir, he places his hands together, right on left under the navel. For a woman, she places her hands upon her chest.

V. One listens to the Imam recite the Fatiha and an additional sura.

VI. One says the sunna ‘Allahu Akbar’ while moving into the bowing position with the Imam and completes the prayer cycle (raka’) like usual. One does not raise the hands when saying ‘Allahu Akbar’ as one moves into the bowing or prostrating position.

VII. In the second prayer cycle (raka’), one listens to the Imam recite the Fatiha and an additional sura upon standing up from prostration.

VIII. One gives three additional takbirs (Allahu Akbar) with the Imam.

For each additional takbir, one raises the hands like the opening takbir, says the takbir out loud with the Imam, returns the hands to one’s sides, and pauses for a brief moment before proceeding with the other takbirs with the Imam.

After the third and final takbir, one places one’s arms next to one’s sides.

IX. One says ‘Allahu Akbar’ while moving into the bowing position with the Imam and completes the prayer cycle (raka’) like usual. One does not raise the hands when saying ‘Allahu Akbar’ as one moves into the bowing or prostrating position.

X. One sits for the tashahud, gives blessings upon the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), and says the two final salams with the Imam.

11- The sermon (Khutbah): The Eid al-Fitr Sermon

Khutbah is a sunnah for Eid salat and is delivered afterwards, unlike the salat of Jumu‘ah where it is fard and is delivered before the salat. However, listening to the khutbah of Eid salat is wajib (necessary) and must be observed in perfect silence.

It is a sunnah for the imam to begin the first khutbah by reciting takbirs nine times and seven times in the second khutbah.

The part about saying the intention aloud. I dont think that is right. The intention should be what you have in mind and is sufficient.

deols: The part about saying the intention aloud. I dont think that is right. The intention should be what you have in mind and is sufficient.

S/alaikumm plz where is that? I dont think i wrote somthn like sayin "niyah" (intention) aloud, but rather in one's heart. I'll be glad to correct soonest. Thnks for the observation.

:DTanx for d info.....-i made it

Ist 2 coment. I no even read d long article. Front page tinz biko...

Ms_Steph: Hi. Pls since d christians allowed u guys to celebrate sallah in peace can u guys also return the favor during our celebrations. Thank u

u'v lost ur mindd

Hahaha Y is diz thread so long?.....too many etiquettes all d same API SALLAH

the boko haram boyz ar also observing the salla break, no bombing for two some dayz now,

Barca de sallah

2 all my muslim friends i say happy barka de sallah.

solace8: Ist 2 coment. I no even read d long article. Front page tinz biko...

Slow internet connection is a biatch

Muslims love unnecessary stories. Why all this epistle?

Nice piece! I came late though...

Do u jux read all dat. *aboki man, put anoda suya for fire*

This is LITANY!!!

alpha conde: Barca de sallah

Is that you??

Bigs boy. U fine no be small

Ppl are just itching to comment on islam. HMM NAWA. naso na like islam reach

Ppl are just itching to comment on islam. HMM NAWA. naso na like islam reach. Also i wish my brothers and sisters eid-ul mubarak

Thanks 4 d beautiful write up, jazakallahu khaira

This is the slowest moving thread on nl. A thread will get to the fp and will start flooding to 4 pages but alas! this didnt.
Muslims are not even commenting.....

Guys, dont forget to fast the voluntary 6 fasts in d month of Shawwal to get d reward of fasting for a year as stated by Prophet Muhammad (SAW)

Make una see groove na lol!!! guy enjoy

And after Eid, the bombing commences. See HYPOCRITS! Mtchewwwww!

[quote
author=neeyhmutate]In the name of Allah, the Most-Merciful, the
All-Compassionate
"May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon You"

Praise be to Allaah, we seek His help and His forgiveness. We seek
refuge with Allaah from the evil of our own souls and from our bad
deeds. Whomsoever Allaah guides will never be led astray, and whomsoever
Allaah leaves astray, no one can guide. I bear witness that there is no
god but Allaah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and
Messenger.


Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'ala Rasulillah
As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu

Sunnahs and Etiquettes of Eid


The Sunnahs that the Muslim should observe on the day of Eid are as
follows:

1 – Doing ghusl before going out to the prayer.


It was narrated in a saheeh hadeeth in al-Muwatta and elsewhere that
Abd-Allaah ibn Umar used to do ghusl on the day of al-Fitr before going
out to the prayer-place in the morning. Al-Muwatta 428.

Al- Nawawi (may Allaah have mercy on him) said that the Muslims were
unanimously agreed that it is mustahabb to do ghusl for Eid prayer.


The reason why it is mustahabb is the same reason as that for doing
ghusl before Jumuah and other public gatherings. Rather on Eid the
reason is even stronger.

2 – Eating before going out to pray on Eid al-Fitr and after the prayer
on Eid al-Adha:

Part of the etiquette is not to go out to pray on Eid al-Fitr until one
has eaten some dates, because of the hadeeth narrated by al-Bukhaari
from Anas ibn Maalik, who said that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and
blessings of Allaah be upon him) used not to go out on the morning of
Eid al-Fitr until he had eaten some dates… of which he would eat an odd
number. Al-Bukhaari, 953.


It is mustahabb to eat before going out to emphasize the fact that it is
forbidden to fast on that day and to demonstrate that the fast has
ended.


Ibn Hajar (may Allaah have mercy on him) suggested that the reason for
that was so as to ward off the possibility of adding to the fast, and to
hasten to obey the command of Allaah.

Whoever does not have any dates may break his fast with anything that is
permissible.


But on Eid al-Adha it is mustahabb not to eat anything until one comes
back from the prayer, so he should eat from the udhiyah if he has
offered a sacrifice. If he is not going to offer a sacrifice there is
nothing wrong with eating before the prayer. This is acceptable to the
Hanafi school of thought, but imam shafi school of thought recommends
that whether your are offering sacrifice or not, you should not eat
pre-eid until after the prayer.

3 – Takbeer on the day of Eid


This is one of the greatest Sunnahs on the day of Eid because Allaah
says (interpretation of the meaning):


"(He wants that you) must complete the same number (of days), and that
you must magnify Allaah [i.e. to say Takbeer (Allaahu Akbar: Allaah is
the Most Great)] for having guided you so that you may be grateful to
Him"

[al-Baqarah 2:185]


It was narrated that al-Waleed ibn Muslim said: I asked al-Awzaai and
Maalik ibn Anas about saying Takbeer out loud on the two Eids. They
said, Yes, Abd-Allaah ibn Umar used to say it out loud on the day of
al-Fitr until the imam came out (to lead the prayers).


Al-Daaraqutni and others narrated that on the morning of Eid al-Fitr and
Eid al-Adha, Ibn Umar would strive hard in reciting takbeer until he
came to the prayer place, then he would recite takbeer until the imam
came out.


Ibn Abi Shaybah narrated with a saheeh isnaad that al-Zuhri said: The
people used to recite Takbeer on Eid when they came out of their houses
until they came to the prayer place, and until the imam came out. When
the imam came out they fell silent, and when he said takbeer they said
takbeer. See Irwa' al-Ghaleel, 1/121


Saying takbeer when coming out of ones house to the prayer place and
until the imam came out was something that was well known among the
salaf (early generations) . This has been narrated by a number of
scholars such as Ibn Abi Shaybah, `Abd a l-Razzaaq and al-Firyaabi in
Ahkaam al-Eidayn from a group of the salaf. For example, Naafi' ibn
Jubayr used to recite takbeer and was astonished that the people did not
do so, and he said, "Why do you not recite takbeer?"


Ibn Shihaab al-Zuhri (may Allaah have mercy on him) used to say, "The
people used to recite takbeer from the time they came out of their
houses until the imam came in."

The time for takbeer on Eid al-Fitr starts from the night before Eid
until the imam enters to lead the Eid prayer.

In the case of Eid al-Adha, the takbeer begins on the first day of
Dhul-Hijjah and lasts until sunset on the last of the days of tashreeq.


Description of the takbeer:

It was narrated in the Musannaf of Ibn Abi Shaybah with a saheeh isnaad
from Ibn Masood (may Allaah be pleased with him) that he used to recite
takbeer during the days of tashreeq:


Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar,

laa ilaaha ill-Allaah,

wa Allaahu akbar,

Allaah akbar, wa Lillaah il-hamd

(Allaah is Most Great, Allaah is most Great, there is no god but Allaah,
Allaah is Most great, Allaah is most great, and to Allaah be praise).


It was also narrated elsewhere by Ibn Abi Shaybah with the same isnaad,
but with the phrase "Allaahu akbar" repeated three times.

Al-Mahaamili narrated with a saheeh isnaad also from Ibn Masood:
"Allaahu akbaru kabeera, Allaahu akbaru kabeera, Allaahu akbar wa
ajallu, Allaahu akbar wa Lillaah il-hamd

(Allaah is Most Great indeed, Allaah is Most Great indeed, Allaah is
most Great and Glorified, Allaah is Most Great and to Allaah be
praise)." See al-Irwa', 3/126.


4 – Offering congratulations

The etiquette of Eid also includes the congratulations and good wishes
exchanged by people, no matter what the wording, such as saying to one
another

Taqabbala Allaah minna wa minkum

(May Allaah accept (good deeds) from us and from you" or " Eid mubaarak "
and other permissible expressions of congratulations.


It was narrated that Jubayr ibn Nufayr said: When the companions of the
Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) met one another on
the day of Eid, they would say to one another, "May Allaah accept (good
deeds) from us and from you." Ibn Hajar said, its isnaad is hasan.
Al-Fath, 2/446.

Offering congratulations was something that was well known among the
Sahaabah, and scholars such as Imam Ahmad and others allowed it. There
is evidence which suggests that it is prescribed to offer
congratulations and good wishes on special occasions, and that the
Sahaabah congratulated one another when good things happened, such as
when Allaah accepted the repentance of a man, they went and
congratulated him for that, and so on.


Undoubtedly these congratulations are among the noble characteristics
among the Muslims.


The least that may be said concerning the subject of congratulations is
that you should return the greetings of those who congratulate you on
Eid, and keep quiet if others keep quiet, as Imam Ahmad (may Allaah have
mercy on him) said: If anyone congratulates you, then respond,
otherwise do not initiate it.

5 – Adorning oneself on the occasion of Eid.

It was narrated that Abd-Allaah ibn Umar (may Allaah be pleased with
him) said that Umar took a brocade cloak that was for sale in the market
and brought it to the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of
Allaah be upon him), and said, "O Messenger of Allaah, buy this and
adorn yourself with it for Eid and for receiving the delegations.
" The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him)
said to him, "Rather this is the dress of one who has no share (of piety
or of reward in the Hereafter)…" Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 948.

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) agreed with
`Umar on the idea of adorning oneself for Eid, but he denounced him for
choosing this cloak because it was made of silk.


It was narrated that Jaabir (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The
Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) had a cloak which he
would wear on the two Eids and on Fridays. Saheeh Ibn Khuzaymah, 1756,


Al-Bayhaqi narrated with a saheeh isnaad that Ibn Umar used to wear his
best clothes on Eid.


So a man should wear the best clothes that he has when going out for
Eid.

With regard to women, they should avoid adorning themselves when they go
out for Eid, because they are forbidden to show off their adornments to
non-mahram men. It is also haraam for a woman who wants to go out to
put on perfume or to expose men to temptation, because they are only
going out for the purpose of worship.


6 – Going to the prayer by one route and returning by another.

It was narrated that Jaabir ibn Abd-Allaah (may Allaah be pleased with
him) said: On the day of Eid, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah
be upon him) used to vary his route . Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 986.

It was said that the reason for that was so that the two routes would
testify for him on the Day of Resurrection, for the earth will speak on
the Day of Resurrection and say what was done on it, both good and bad.

Also another reason for that was that at the time when there was war,
the prophet would advice the companions to vary their routes so that the
enemies of islam would not easily predict which route they will pass.
So this was more of a strategic plan to distabilize any form of bad
plans the enemies of islam could be planning, so they vary their routes
inorder to avoid clash of war with the enemies of islam.

7- Playing, Recreation, And Eating On The Day Of Eid:
These are permissible as long as they stay within the acceptable bounds
of Islam. Anas  said: When the Prophet, sallaallahu alayhi wa
sallam, came to Al-Madeenah, they had two days for amusement. The
Prophet, sallaallahu alayhi wa sallam, has exchanged these days for two
better days: the day of breaking the fast and the day of sacrifice.
[An-Nasaa'i and Ibn Hibbaan]

8- Taking Women And Children To The Prayer Area on eid day:
The Prophet sallaallahu alayhi wa sallam, used to take his wives and
daughters to the two 'Eeds. Umm Atiyah, may Allaah be pleased with her,
said: "We were ordered to go out with the single and menstruating women
to the two Eids in order to witness the good and the supplications of
the Muslims. The menstruating women though would stay away from the
prayer area." [Al-Bukhaari and Muslim]

9- The Eid Prayer

The second obligatory act on Eid day is to perform the Eid prayer. Some
rules in this respect are mentioned hereunder:

1. The Eid prayer is wajib (obligatory) on every male Muslim.

2. The Eid prayer can be performed any time between the sunrise and when
the sun reaches its zenith (beginning of the zuhr prayer time).

3. It is preferable that the Eid prayer is performed at an open field
and not in a masjid. However, if, it is difficult for any reason to
perform it in an open field, it can also be performed in a large masjid.

4. It is not advisable to hold the Eid prayer in every masjid. Rather,
it is preferable that the people from several small masjids get together
to either perform it in an open field or, in its absence, in a big
masjid which can accommodate a large number of people.

5. No nafl (nawafil) salat can be performed before the Eid prayer,
neither in one’s home nor at the place of Eid prayer. Similarly,
nafl (nawafil) prayer cannot be performed after the Eid prayer at the
same place. However, it can be performed after one comes back to his
home/house.

6. The Eid prayer has neither an adhan nor an iqamah.

10- How Does One Perform the Eid Prayer as a Follower?
Both Eid prayers are only 2 prayer cycles (rakats). It is necessary
(wajib) for both the imam and follower to give the additional takbirs
for Eid during the prayer.

To perform the prayer as a follower:

I. One makes the intention in one’s heart to perform the Eid prayer as a
follower of the Imam. It is recommended to say the intention silently.

II. One gives the opening takbir (Allahu Akbar) with the Imam.

III. One says the opening supplication quietly to oneself.

IV. One gives three additional takbirs (Allahu Akbar) with the Imam.

For each additional takbir, one raises the hands like the opening
takbir, says the takbir out loud with the Imam, returns the hands to
one’s sides, and pauses for a brief moment before proceeding with the
other takbirs with the Imam.

For a man, after the third and final takbir, he places his hands
together, right on left under the navel. For a woman, she places her
hands upon her chest.

V. One listens to the Imam recite the Fatiha and an additional sura.

VI. One says the sunna ‘Allahu Akbar’ while moving into the bowing
position with the Imam and completes the prayer cycle (raka’) like
usual. One does not raise the hands when saying ‘Allahu Akbar’ as one
moves into the bowing or prostrating position.

VII. In the second prayer cycle (raka’), one listens to the Imam recite
the Fatiha and an additional sura upon standing up from prostration.

VIII. One gives three additional takbirs (Allahu Akbar) with the Imam.

For each additional takbir, one raises the hands like the opening
takbir, says the takbir out loud with the Imam, returns the hands to
one’s sides, and pauses for a brief moment before proceeding with the
other takbirs with the Imam.

After the third and final takbir, one places one’s arms next to one’s
sides.

IX. One says ‘Allahu Akbar’ while moving into the bowing position with
the Imam and completes the prayer cycle (raka’) like usual. One does not
raise the hands when saying ‘Allahu Akbar’ as one moves into the bowing
or prostrating position.

X. One sits for the tashahud, gives blessings upon the Prophet (Allah
bless him and give him peace), and says the two final salams with the
Imam.

11- The sermon (Khutbah): The Eid al-Fitr Sermon

Khutbah is a sunnah for Eid salat and is delivered afterwards, unlike
the salat of Jumu‘ah where it is fard and is delivered before the salat.
However, listening to the khutbah of Eid salat is wajib (necessary) and
must be observed in perfect silence.

It is a sunnah for the imam to begin the first khutbah by reciting
takbirs nine times and seven times in the second khutbah.[/quote]