What things to do in Eid? Sunnah of Eid

Eid is a day of great Joy .If You are a new Muslim,this list will give you a quick overview on how to celeberate Eid and even if you are celeberating Eid since your childhood ,this Reminder of Eid Celeberation will help you celeberate Eid in the best way i.e.According to Sunnah.

Sunnah of Eid -Eid Reminders

The term “Sunnah” refers to the practices and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The Sunnah of Eid encompasses a spectrum of acts and rituals that align with the Prophetic traditions, adding a layer of spirituality and intention to the festivities.

From reciting specific supplications to offering optional prayers, there are Sunnah acts that can enhance the blessings of Eid. These acts, though seemingly small, carry immense rewards and provide an opportunity for increased spirituality on this special day.

Prophetic Practices Eid were-

(1)Pay your Zakatul Fitr before Eid Salah.

ZAKAT-UL-FITR given on the day of Eid (best time is before going out for prayer)to poor Muslims so they have enough food during Eid.

“Allah’s Messenger has made obligatory zakat al-Fitr in the amount of sa’a of dates or one sa’a of barley, for the Muslims – slave or free, male or female, young or old, and he ordered it to be given before the people went out to the Eid prayer. We would give it out before Eid by a day or two.] Bukhari, Muslim

(2)Take Ghusl:

Ibn ‘Umar used to take a bath on the day of Fitr before proceeding to the musalla. (Malik, Abd al-Razzaq, etc)

(3)Beautify Yourself:

The Prophet used to wear his best clothes to go  the Eid prayer. He had a cloak that he wore specifically on the two Eid’s and Friday. Ibn ‘Umar also used to wear his best clothes on he two Eid’s. Men may put on perfume, wear a kufi or an imama and not shave their beards while women must observe proper purdah and not put on perfume.

(4)Eat on the morning of Eid:

Allah’s Messenger would not leave his house on the Day of Fitr until he had ate some dates. (Bukhari)

(5) Pray in the Musalla:

The Sunna is to hold the Eid prayer in the open. This outdoor place is called the musalla.

(6)Take different routes:

The Prophet would take different routes on the day of Eid (Bukhari)

(7) Walk to Eidgah

Ali said it is Sunna that you goto Eid walking (Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah)

(8) Say Takbeer Loud

Saying takbeer in a loud voice is a distinctive feature of Eid.

“…And that you must exclaim Allah’s greatness for having guided you, so that you may be grateful.” (Surah al-Baqara; 2: 185)

Takbeerat of Eid

(9)Eid’s Prayer: 

Perform Eid prayer in congregation

(10) khutba:

The Prophet would give the Khutba after the prayer.

The Eid khutba of the prophet would be one unit, unlike the Jumu’ah Khutba which is two.

He would give a choice to either listen to the khutba or leave. After finishing the prayer, the Prophet would say,

“We shall give the khutba – so let whoever wishes to sit for khutba do so, and whoever wishes to leave, leave.”

See our Ramadan reminders

Practicing the Sunnah of Eid brings rewards not only in this world but also in the hereafter. The Prophet’s (peace be upon him) teachings guide us towards a balanced and spiritually enriching celebration, ensuring that our joy is not detached from our faith.

let us embrace the Sunnah as a pathway to elevating our celebrations, fostering unity, and drawing closer to the divine blessings that surround us.

                        EID MUBARAK