12 Things to do this morning before Eid Adha

Here are important things to do on the morning before Eid al-Adha to prepare yourself spiritually, mentally, and practically:

🌅 Spiritual Preparation

1. Wake Up Early – Begin your day with Fajr prayer and some quiet reflection.

2. Recite Dhikr and Takbeer – Begin the morning with Takbeer al-Tashreeq:

   “Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illa Allah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa Lillahil Hamd.”

3. Make Ghusl (ritual bath) – Cleanse yourself in preparation for the Eid prayer.

4. Wear Your Best Clothes – Dress in clean, modest, and preferably new or best attire.

🕌 Eid Prayer Preparation

5. Do Not Eat Before Prayer (if sacrificing) – If you’re planning to offer a sacrifice, it is Sunnah to delay eating until after the Eid prayer and sacrifice.

6. Plan to Attend Eid Prayer Early – Aim to arrive early at the Eid ground or mosque. Use the time for dhikr or silent dua.

7. Use Miswak or Brush Your Teeth – Maintain personal hygiene, a practice loved by the Prophet ﷺ.

🐐 Sacrifice Planning

8. Confirm Your Qurbani/Sacrifice Arrangements – Ensure your sacrificial animal is ready and the butcher or abattoir is scheduled.

9. Intend Sincerely – Make a heartfelt niyyah (intention) for the sacrifice in accordance with Sunnah.

🤲 Family and Community

10. Wake and Prepare Your Family – Help your household, especially children, get ready in good time.

11. Greet Others Joyfully – Prepare to greet fellow Muslims with “Eid Mubarak” and warm wishes.

12. Prepare Food and Gifts – Finalise any meal prep or gifts for family, neighbours, or the needy.

✅ Bonus Sunnah Acts:

• Walk to the prayer ground if possible

• Return from Eid prayer using a different route

• Give charity (Sadaqah) generously