Eid Fitr: Things to do before going for Eid prayer
Here are the important Sunnah (recommended) things to do before going for the Eid prayer on Eid al-Fitr:
π 1. Pay Zakat al-Fitr
This is the most important obligation before Eid prayer
It must be given before going out for the prayer
It ensures the poor can also celebrate
π 2. Perform Ghusl (Bath)
Take a full bath early in the morning
It is Sunnah to appear clean and fresh
π 3. Wear Your Best Clothes
Wear clean, nice, and modest clothes
New clothes are good, but not compulsory
π½οΈ 4. Eat Before Going Out
It is Sunnah to eat something before the Eid prayer
Preferably:
Dates (odd number, e.g., 1, 3, 5)
This shows that fasting has ended
π 5. Recite Takbeer
Start saying:
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illa Allahβ¦
Begin from Fajr until the Eid prayer
πΆββοΈ 6. Go Early to the Prayer Ground
Go early to the mosque or Eid ground
Try to go on foot if possible
π 7. Take a Different Route Back
It is Sunnah to:
Go to the prayer through one route
Return through a different route
π 8. Show Joy and Happiness
Greet others with:
βEid Mubarakβ
Smile, visit family, and spread happiness
π« What NOT to do
Do not delay Zakat al-Fitr until after prayer
Do not fast on Eid day (fasting is forbidden)
π Summary
Before Eid prayer:
Pay Zakat al-Fitr
Bathe and dress well
Eat (especially dates)
Say Takbeer
Go early to pray