Eid Prayer

The special prayer for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha

Rakats Breakdown

Rakats with additional Takbirs

Follows the Hanafi school of thought. Minor variations may exist in other schools. All schools agree on the Fardh (obligatory) rakats.

Prayer Time

After sunrise (typically 15-20 minutes) until just before Dhuhr

"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to go out on the day of Fitr and the day of Adha to the prayer place, and the first thing he would start with was the prayer."

— Sahih al-Bukhari 956

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Key Points

Performed twice a year: Eid al-Fitr (after Ramadan) and Eid al-Adha (during Hajj season)
2 rakats with additional Takbirs (saying Allahu Akbar)
Wajib or Sunnah Muakkadah depending on school of thought
Followed by a Khutbah (sermon)

Islamic Sources

"The Prophet (ﷺ) would not pray before or after the Eid prayer in the prayer place."

— Sahih al-Bukhari 989

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"Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) used to offer the prayer of 'Id-ul-Adha and 'Id-ul-Fitr and then deliver the Khutba after the prayer."

— Sahih al-Bukhari 956

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