

He will begin the prayer by reciting Takbeer of Tahreemah (Allahu Akbar). The Imaam will begin the prayer without Adhan or Iqamah. The detailed way of performing the Eid prayer is as follows: The Eid prayer has two raka'at performed in the normal way, with the addition of six Takbeers three of them in the beginning of the first raka'ah, and three of them just before ruku' in the second raka'ah. To recite the Takbeer of Tashreeq in a loud voice (for men) while going to the Eid prayer.Not to eat before the Eid prayer ( differs from Eid al-Fitr, when it is Sunnah to eat something sweet, preferably dates, before the Eid prayer).To clean one's teeth with a miswak or brush.It is Mustahaab (recommended) for women and travellers, unless they are praying behind an Imaam for whom it is Wajib in which case it is Wajib for them too.Īllahu Akbar Allahu Akbar Laa Ilaaha IlAllah WAllahu Akbar Allahu Akbar Wa Lillaahil Hamd Sunnah acts on the day of Eid al-Adha total of twenty three Fardh prayers, 3 days after Eid). It is Waajib (necessary) for adult Muslim men to recite the Takbeer of Tashreeq audibly after every Fardh (compulsory) prayer from the Fajr of 9th Dhul Hijjah (day before Eid) to the Asr of 13th Dhul Hijjah (i.e. According to a Hadith, the fast of this day expiates sins for the year before and after (reported by Muslim). The fast of "Yawm al-Arafah" has been emphasised by the Holy Prophet (SAW) as a Mustahab (recommended) act. The Fast of Yawm al-Arafahįor those not performing Hajj, it is Mustahab (recommended) to fast on this day. This is the date when the Hujjaj (Haji pilgrims, plural of Haajj) assemble on the plain of 'Arafat, six miles away from Makkah al-Mukarramah, where they perform the most essential part of the prescribed duties of Hajj, namely, the Wuqoof of 'Arafat (the stay in 'Arafat). The 9th day of Dhul Hijjah is called 'Yawm al-Arafah' (The Day of 'Arafah). The Holy Prophet (SAW) said, "one fast during these days is equal to the fasting of one complete year, and the worship of one night during this period is equal to the worship in the "Laylat al-Qadr" (The Night of Power).Įvery Muslim should avail of this wonderful opportunity by performing during this period as much Ibadah (acts of worship) to Allah as he or she can. The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are among the most magnificent days in Islamic calendar. It is Wajib (required) to listen to the Khutbah of Eid prayer (immediately after prayer) and must be listened to in perfect peace and silence. Please note that these are the times at which the actual prayers will start. Eid Jama'at will be held at 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, and 9:30 AM. We confirm that Eid al-Adha will be on Wednesday 28th June 2023. NEW Eid al-Adha 1444 AH on Wednesday 28th June 2023
