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Eid al-Fitr
A Day of Gratitude & Joy
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What is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. As part of Eid al-Adha, quickly starts in fast as onwardlag ard with gratitude, prayer, so.
Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrah)
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Zakat al-Fitr is charity given before the Eid prayer. It helps those in need celebrate Eid.
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Eid Prayer Guide (Step-by-Step)
1
Make the intention and say the opening Takbeer with the imam.
2
Say 6 additional Takbeers in the first rak'ah, raising your hands each time.
3
After standing from the second rak'ah, say 5 additional Takbeers before the imam recites.
Takbeer
ุงูููู ุฃูููุจูุฑูุ ุงูููู ุฃูููุจูุฑูุ ููุง ุฅููููฐูู ุฅููููุง ุงููููุ ููุงูููู ุฃูููุจูุฑูุ ุงูููู ุฃูููุจูุฑูุ ููููููููู ุงููุญูู
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Allฤhu akbar, Allฤhu akbar, lฤ ilฤha illฤ Allฤhu, wallฤhu akbar, Allฤhu akbar, wa lillฤhil แธฅamd
"Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, there is no deity except Allah, and Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, and to Allah belongs all praise."
Today's Eid Checklist
Pay Zakat al-Fitr
Before Eid prayer.
Ghusl & Clean Clothes
Take a shower and wear your best.
Eat Something (Sunnah)
Eat dates before the prayer.
Eid Salah
Join your community in prayer.
Recite Takbeer
From dawn until the prayer.
Different Routes
Go one way, return another.
Greet & Forgive
Say Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum.
Give & Visit
Share Eid joy with family and neighbors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers to common questions about Eid al-Fitr.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
Eid al-Fitr is the festival that marks the end of Ramadan. It's a day of gratitude, prayer, charity, and community.
When is Eid al-Fitr celebrated?
On the first day of Shawwalโright after Ramadanโbased on the new moon. Your local mosque usually announces the date and time of the Eid prayer.
What is Zakat al-Fitr (Fitrah)?
Zakat al-Fitr is charity given for each member of the household to help those in need celebrate Eid. It should be paid before the Eid prayer.
How much is Zakat al-Fitr?
It equals the cost of a person's daily staple food (e.g., wheat, rice, dates). Local Islamic centers announce a recommended amount every year.
What time is the Eid prayer?
Eid prayer is offered after sunrise and before noon. It is two rak'ahs with extra takbeers (the number/placement differs slightly by school of thought).
Can women and children attend?
Yesโeveryone is encouraged to attend if possible. Dress modestly and arrive early to find space.
What are the Sunnahs of Eid?
Take ghusl, wear clean clothes, eat dates (odd number) before the prayer, recite the takbeer from Fajr until the prayer, and go by one route and return by another.
What should we say on Eid?
Say Taqabbal Allahu minna wa minkum โ "May Allah accept from us and from you." "Eid Mubarak!" is also widely used.