Eid al-Fitr: Sunnahs, Takbeer & Celebration Guide
Celebrate Like the Prophet ﷺ Did
Sunnahs
- Takbeer from Maghrib (last Ramadan night) till Eid prayer: “Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar. La ilaha illallah…”
- Ghusl
- Best clothes
- Odd dates BEFORE prayer (Bukhari) — unlike Adha
- Different routes
- 2-rakat prayer (7+5 Takbeers), khutbah after
- “Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum.”
For Kids
- Eidi
- New clothes
- Takbeer together
- Festive breakfast
- Family visits
- Charity from Eidi
6 Fasts of Shawwal
“As if fasted the entire year” (Muslim). Keep momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Missed congregation?
A: Pray 2 rakats at home with family.
