Eid Salaat

1. The performance of two Rakaats of Salaat in the occasion of Eidul-Fitr and Eidud-Duaa is Waajib.

2. The two Rakaats Salaat of Eid is followed by two Khutbahs. That are sunnat but to listen to them is Waajib.

Method of Performing Eid Salaat

1. Make the intention that “I am performing two Rakaats Eid Salaat which is Waajib with six extra Takbeers which are also Waajib”.

2. After the Takbeer e Ula (1st Takbeer), fold the hands and recite the Thana.

3. Then lift the hands thrice while saying “Allahu Akbar”. After the first two Takbeers, leave the hands loose and after the third fold them.

4. Thereafter, Surah Fatiha and another Sura should be recited by the Imam and the second Rakaat is performed similarly except that before going into Ruku, the hands are lifted thrice reciting “Allahu Akbar” leaving the hands loose on the sides.

5. The Ruku is made with the fourth Takbeer.

6. Duaa is made after the Salaat instead of after the Khutbah.

The Sunnan of The Day

1. To rise as early as possible.

2. To make Ghusal.

3. To use Miswaak.

4. To adorn as one can within the rulings of the Sahariah.

5. To apply attar (Halaal non – alcoholic perfume).

6. To eat anything sweet (such as dates) before leaving for Eid Salaat.

7. To go to the Eid Gaah as early as possible.

8. To give Sadaqatul Fitr before leaving for Eid Gaah.

9. To perform the Eid Salaat at the Eid Gaah.

10. To choose a different route when returning from the Eid Gaah.

11. To walk for the Eid Gaah.

12. To recite the Takbeer while walking to the Eid Gaah.