To offer Eid Namaz, follow these step-by-step instructions:
- Purify Yourself: Perform Wudu (ablution) by washing your face, hands, arms up to the elbows, wiping your head, and washing your feet.
- Wear Clean Clothes: Dress in clean and modest attire, preferably new or freshly washed clothes.
- Choose the Venue: Eid Namaz can be performed either in a mosque or an open prayer ground, known as Eidgah.
- Arrive Early: Reach the prayer venue well before the designated time to secure a spot and avoid rushing.
- Offer Sunnah Prayers: Before the Eid prayer, it is recommended to offer two Rakat Sunnah prayers.
- Listen to the Khutbah: Listen attentively to the Khutbah (sermon) delivered by the Imam before the Eid prayer.
- Perform Takbirat: When the Imam begins the prayer, follow his lead in performing the Takbirat (raising hands and saying “Allahu Akbar”) seven times in the first Rakat and five times in the second Rakat.
- Perform the Eid Prayer: Stand shoulder to shoulder with fellow worshippers, following the Imam’s movements and recitations. The Eid prayer consists of two Rakat with additional Takbirat.
- Recite Surah Al-Fatiha: In each Rakat, recite Surah Al-Fatiha followed by another Surah from the Quran silently.
- Complete the Prayer: After completing the prayer, listen to the Imam’s concluding supplications and participate in the congregational Duas (prayers).
- Exchange Greetings: After the prayer, exchange Eid greetings with fellow worshippers by saying “Eid Mubarak” and embracing each other.
- Give Charity: It is customary to give Zakat al-Fitr, a form of charity, before the Eid prayer to ensure the needy can also partake in the celebrations.
By following these steps, you can perform Eid Namaz and partake in the joyous Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.