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Find below what the sunnahs Muslim should observe on the of Eid. Try as much as possible to observe them.

Praise be to Allaah.
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 Jumu’ah 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. Al-Fath, 2/446

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.

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-Awzaa’i 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).

It was narrated in a saheeh report that ‘Abd al-Rahmaan al-Sulami said, “They emphasized it more on the day of al-Fitr than the day of al-Adha.”. Wakee’ said, this refers to the takbeer. See Irwa’ al-Ghaleel, 3/122/

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 one's 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 Dhu’l-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 Mas’ood (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 Mas’ood: “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.
So, you can wish your family and loved ones a blessed eid here

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.

And it was said that it was in order to manifest the symbols of Islam on both routes, or to manifest the remembrance of Allaah (dhikr), or to annoy the hypocrites and Jews, and to scare them with the large number of people who were with him. And it was said that it was in order to attend to the people’s needs, to answer their questions, teach them, set an example and give charity to the needy, or to visit his relatives and uphold the ties of kinship.

And Allaah knows best.

Source: https://islamqa.info/en/answers/36442/etiquette-of-eid


Eid Mubarak. Taqabalahu mina wa minkum

Eid Mubarak To All Muslims Around The Globe

May the choicest blessing of Allah fill our life with joy and prosperity and that of our loved ones
Barka da Sallah

Happy sallah to every body.

Pls o is there any etiquette observation for salah meat hunters like me.

Xmuslim:
Another fún fact. It is also one of the practice of pre-Islamic pegan Arabs. If it has abrahamic origin, don't you think the Jews and Christian would be practicing it? Or do you think they also remove that part of the Bible? . Because before we talk now, you people will say was corrupted.

Go seek knowledge.
Eid Mubarak.. Brother.

Xmuslim:
Another fún fact. It is also one of the practice of pre-Islamic pegan Arabs. If it has abrahamic origin, don't you think the Jews and Christian would be practicing it? Or do you think they also remove that part of the Bible? . Because before we talk now, you people will say was corrupted.

You need more knowledge and understanding

Eidu mubaarak to all ummah. Taqobalallohu Mina wa minkum

KAHBOOM:
Happy sallah to every body.

Pls o is there any etiquette observation for salah meat hunters like me.

Just be MODEST and do all things with the fear of ALLAH. Eid Mubarak to all Muslims.

Xmuslim:
Another fún fact. It is also one of the practice of pre-Islamic pegan Arabs. If it has abrahamic origin, don't you think the Jews and Christian would be practicing it? Or do you think they also remove that part of the Bible? . Because before we talk now, you people will say was corrupted.

you just disgraced your self with this rubbish.

Eid Mubarak

Microwhy:
Go seek knowledge.
Eid Mubarak.. Brother.

so sorry for being brainwashed. I was once like you. I understand that you are a victim of indoctrination. You didn't chose to be like this

achymmania:
you just disgraced your self with this rubbish.

so sorry for being brainwashed. I was once like you. I understand that you are a victim of indoctrination. You didn't chose to be like this

SEKOTECH:
You need more knowledge and understanding

so sorry for being brainwashed.
The earlier you understand that religions are man made, the better for you. He was deluded

In summary, how many Takbir do we say in the First and Second Rakaah

ibawon:
In summary, how many Takbir do we say in the First and Second Rakaah

It should be 7

ibawon:
In summary, how many Takbir do we say in the First and Second Rakaah

7 and 6 respectively.

Xmuslim:
so sorry for being brainwashed. I was once like you. I understand that you are a victim of indoctrination. You didn't chose to be like this

I see you are still frustrating the folks here.

Anyway baraka da sallah. Happy Eid holiday.

Assalam Alaykum Wa Rahmatullah Wabatakatu. Eid Mubaarak to All Muslims all around the world. May Almighty Allah(SWT)accept this from us as an act of Ibaadah, Aameen Ya Allah(SWT).

IMAliyu:
I see you are still frustrating the folks here.

Anyway baraka da sallah. Happy Eid holiday.

it's good to frustrate them once in a while . Barka de sallah and happy celebration

Xmuslim:
so sorry for being brainwashed. I was once like you. I understand that you are a victim of indoctrination. You didn't chose to be like this

Abeg go lost jare..
Indoctrination !

Microwhy:
Abeg go lost jare..
Indoctrination !

I didn't know too. I thought religion and Islam was my choice. I thought I have evidence to support the religion.

Happy celebration anyway.

There is more to Islam than what you know though. So, don't be too sure and never be extreme

Xmuslim:
I didn't know too. I thought religion and Islam was my choice. I thought I have evidence to support the religion.

Happy celebration anyway.

There is more to Islam than what you know though. So, don't be too sure and never be extreme

There is no way you can present evidence about what you don't know. You think everybody is a Shepherd follower hum?
You know little about Islam before and after you left ..
Stop thinking you know anything , you read one or two books and think you know it all and everybody in Islam are blind and gullible.
Islam is the most decentralized religion in the world without monopoly of knowledge. Islam gives you power to seek for knowledge and challenge whatever you feel you don't understand or confused about.
My friend, go seek for knowledge with an open mind.
Beside, which religion are you practicing now?

Microwhy:
There is no way you can present evidence about what you don't know. You think everybody is a Shepherd follower hum?
You know little about Islam before and after you left ..
Stop thinking you know anything , you read one or two books and think you know it all and everybody in Islam are blind and gullible.
Islam is the most decentralized religion in the world without monopoly of knowledge. Islam gives you power to seek for knowledge and challenge whatever you feel you don't understand or confused about.
My friend, go seek for knowledge with an open mind.
Beside, which religion are you practicing now?

the same old story from muslims. You will be surprised I may know more than you do.

Open your mind and read from critics of Islam, then seek answer from Muslim scholars. You will start hearing

things like,

we can't trust science because it keeps changing
We have not been given from the knowledge except little
We can't compare Allah view with ours
Stop reading or listenint to the enemy of Islam. They will misled you
It's shaitan that's trying to misled you
Anything that contradict Qur'an is wrong while Qur'an is always right
There are something in the religion that you must accept without questioning
Etc

Xmuslim:
the same old story from muslims. You will be surprised I may know more than you do.

Open your mind and read from critics of Islam, then seek answer from Muslim scholars. You will start hearing

things like,

we can't trust science because it keeps changing
We have not been given from the knowledge except little
We can't compare Allah view with ours
Stop reading or listenint to the enemy of Islam. They will misled you
It's shaitan that's trying to misled you
Anything that contradict Qur'an is wrong while Qur'an is always right
There are something in the religion that you must accept without questioning
Etc

Which religion are you practicing now?

Microwhy:
Which religion are you practicing now?

none. I believe they're all man made.

But I can't deny the fact that Islam has many good teachings such as zakat and the likes. However, there is no enough evidence to suggest that it is from GOD. Same goes for Christianity and Judaism.

I think God didn't create us to worship him. The concept of worship is a man made. God should not be angry over who bow down for him. This is human nature.

Xmuslim:
none. I believe they're all man made.

But I can't deny the fact that Islam has many good teachings such as zakat and the likes. However, there is no enough evidence to suggest that it is from GOD. Same goes for Christianity and Judaism.

I think God didn't create us to worship him. The concept of worship is a man made. God should not be angry over who bow down for him. This is human nature.

I suspected that already..
Please give it a chance bro.
What if its real, what will you do/say on the day of reckoning.

Microwhy:
I suspected that already..
Please give it a chance bro.
What if its real, what will you do/say on the day of reckoning.

thank for your concern. I really appreciate.

Microwhy:
What if its real, what will you do/say on the day of reckoning.

I will tell God there's no sufficient evidence to believe in those religion. If he's a just and merciful God, he will never punish me for not following religions that contradict science and common sense

Xmuslim:
thank for your concern. I really appreciate.



I will tell God there's no sufficient evidence to believe in those religion. If he's a just and merciful God, he will never punish me for not following religions that contradict science and common sense

Oh my God! You really come from an angle I never expected. Your excuses are too weak bro.
Even if you practice Scientology , don't forget that it is a blend of science and spirituality , with belief in an immortal spirit and in improving that spirit here on Earth using Scientology's methods. Scientologists do not typically dwell on Heaven or Hell or the afterlife, instead focusing on the spirit.
Steve Job (Apple) traveled to India for divinity and power.
Bro! You need to read more for your own good. Nothing like Science and its invention without divine intervention. Some recent Scientific breakthroughs are there and proven in the Qur'an long ago.
Some of those inventors are just too lazy to practice religion while doing scientific research, so they came up with lame excuses to justify their lazy ass.
I am an Engineer/Researcher and sometimes, I feel extremely occupied that if not for firm foundation in religion and a must for me to perform my Salat at the right time, I would have join your bandwagon.
Please stop thinking great innovations/inventions are just human calculation and intelligence or mere coincidence, some come with spirituality.
You need to be sound in religious knowledge before delving into the study of Sociology and Psychology, because some of the principles which are meant for knowledge/study only will confuse a person like you who has no Taqwa.