Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr marks the completion of Ramadan and is a day of gratitude, communal prayer, generosity, family ties, and lawful celebration. Fasting on Eid is prohibited.

Recommended actions

  • Give Zakat al-Fitr before the Eid prayer.
  • Perform ghusl, dress well, and eat before leaving for the prayer.
  • Recite the Eid takbir and attend the congregational prayer.
  • Visit relatives, include those who may be alone, and celebrate without extravagance.

References

Qur’an 2:185. See also Sahih al-Bukhari 1503 and 1990, and Sahih Muslim 984 and 1137.