All About Eid ul Fitr - General Question Answers Regarding Eid ul Fitr

How many Rakats are there in Eid ul Fitr namaz?

Eid Salat consists of two 'Rakats' (prescribed movements and words during prayer) and six 'Takbirs' (praising god). First, Muslims will make the Niyyah (intention) which involves reciting: "I intend to do two Rakat behind the Imam for Eid prayer along with six additional Takbirs”.

How do you pray Eid prayer Hanafi?

Can you pray Eid Salah at home?

In conclusion: You are supposed to pray Eid Prayer only with the jama`ah (in congregation). You should do so even if it is held in a mosque; however, you should pray only if you are eligible to pray

What do you say on Eid Al Fitr?

Eid al-Fitr literally means "festival of breaking the fast" and marks an end to Ramadan. You can use the same greetings for both this festival and the second Eid - also known as the Greater Eid or Eid al-Adha. "Eid Mubarak" - meaning blessed celebration - is the most common greeting.

How long is Eid Fitr ?

Eid-al-Fitr can be celebrated for one, two or even three days - and it is dependent on where you live. Muslim-majority countries generally honour the jubilant occasion over three days as it an official holiday for their residents

What do you say during Eid?

Eid translates as “celebration” and Mubarak means “blessed”. Eid Mubarak is also pronounced with an emphasis on the “barak” part of the phrase. To respond to someone wishing you a happy Eid, you can say “Khair Mubarak”, which wishes the person greeting you well.

Is Eid Salah Fard?

Salat al-Eid is Wajib (necessary/mandatory) according to Hanafi scholars, Sunnah al-Mu'kkadah according to Maliki and Shaf'i jurisprudence, and Fard according to Hanbali scholars. Some scholars say it is fard al-ayn and some say it is fard al-kifaya.

What time is Eid Al Fitr prayer?

According to the Khaleej Times, mosques in Abu Dhabi city will hold the Eid Al Fitr prayers at 5.50am. In Al Ain, they will be held at 5.44am and in the Western Region of in Madinat Zayed they will be held at 5.55am.

How do you pronounce Fitr?

Pronunciation. Eid is pronounced as 'eed' as in the word "feed". ul is pronounced as 'ull' as in the word "pull". Fitr: the "fit" can be pronounced as the English word fit (meaning lean), however the "t" is pronounced as in the word "what" and followed by a "r" pronounced in a standard manner.