Ahkaam (Rules) of Namaz-e-Eid-ul-Fitr
Wajib or Mustahab: The Eid prayer was initially wajib during the time of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). However, in the absence of an infallible Imam (A.S), it is considered Mustahab (recommended).
Time of Prayer: It is performed after sunrise but before noon (Zawal) on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr.
No Adhan or Iqamah: There is no Adhan or Iqamah for the Eid prayer. Instead, before starting, it is recommended to say “As-Salat” three times.
Two Rak’ats: The Eid prayer consists of two rak’ats, with specific additional Takbeerat (Allahu Akbar).
Congregational vs. Individual: While it is highly recommended to be performed in Jama’at (congregation), it can also be prayed individually.
Khutbah (Sermon): Unlike Jumu’ah prayers, the Khutbah (sermon) of Eid is delivered after the prayer, not before.
Ghusl (Purification Bath): Performing Ghusl (ritual bath) before the prayer is recommended.
Zakat-ul-Fitr: It is wajib to pay Zakat-ul-Fitr before performing the Eid prayer.
Method of Performing Namaz-e-Eid-ul-Fitr
First Rak’at
Niyyat (Intention)
“I am offering two Rak’ats of Namaz-e-Eid-ul-Fitr, seeking nearness to Allah.”
Takbiratul Ihram (Opening Takbeer)
Raise your hands and say:
اللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ
Recite Surah Al-Fatiha
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ * ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ * ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ * مَٰلِكِ يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ * إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ * ٱهْدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٰطَ ٱلْمُسْتَقِيمَ * صِرَٰطَ ٱلَّذِينَ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَيْهِمْ غَيْرِ ٱلْمَغْضُوبِ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا ٱلضَّآلِّينَ
Recite Surah Al-A’la (87:1-19)
سَبِّحِ ٱسْمَ رَبِّكَ ٱلْأَعْلَى * ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ فَسَوَّىٰ * وَٱلَّذِى قَدَّرَ فَهَدَىٰ * وَٱلَّذِىٓ أَخْرَجَ ٱلْمَرْعَىٰ * فَجَعَلَهُۥ غُثَآءً أَحْوَىٰ * سَنُقْرِئُكَ فَلَا تَنسَىٰ * إِلَّا مَا شَآءَ ٱللَّهُ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ يَعْلَمُ ٱلْجَهْرَ وَمَا يَخْفَىٰ * وَنُيَسِّرُكَ لِلْيُسْرَىٰ
Five Additional Takbeerat
Raise your hands and say:
اللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ
After each Takbeer, recite the following Dua:
اللَّهُمَّ أَهْلَ الْكِبْرِيَاءِ وَالْعَظَمَةِ، وَأَهْلَ الْجُودِ وَالْجَبَرُوتِ، وَأَهْلَ الْعَفْوِ وَالرَّحْمَةِ، وَأَهْلَ التَّقْوَىٰ وَالْمَغْفِرَةِ، أَسْأَلُكَ بِحَقِّ هَذَا الْيَوْمِ الَّذِي جَعَلْتَهُ لِلْمُسْلِمِينَ عِيدًا، وَذَخِيرَةً وَشَرَفًا، وَكَرَامَةً وَمَزِيدًا، أَنْ تُصَلِّيَ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ، وَأَنْ تُدْخِلَنِي فِي كُلِّ خَيْرٍ أَدْخَلْتَ فِيهِ مُحَمَّدًا وَآلَ مُحَمَّدٍ
Ruku & Sujood
Go into Ruku, perform Sujood, then stand for the second Rak’at.
Second Rak’at
Recite Surah Al-Fatiha
Recite Surah Al-Shams (91:1-15)
وَٱلشَّمْسِ وَضُحَىٰهَا * وَٱلْقَمَرِ إِذَا تَلَىٰهَا * وَٱلنَّهَارِ إِذَا جَلَّىٰهَا
Four Additional Takbeerat
Raise your hands and say “Allahu Akbar” four times.
Recite the same Dua after each Takbeer.
Ruku & Sujood
Complete the Rak’at with Ruku, Sujood, Tashahhud, and Salaam.
After the Prayer (Khutbah & Other Sunnah Acts)
Khutbah (Sermon): If praying in Jama’at, listen to the Khutbah after the prayer.
Recite Dua-e-Nudba: A recommended supplication.
Pay Zakat-ul-Fitr: If not paid before the prayer, it should be given immediately.
Greet others with “Eid Mubarak” and visit family and friends.
Summary of Key Points
✅ Two Rak’ats
✅ Surah Al-A’la in First Rak’at & Surah Al-Shams in Second Rak’at
✅ Five Takbeerat in First Rak’at & Four in Second Rak’at
✅ No Adhan or Iqamah
✅ Khutbah after the Prayer
✅ Zakat-ul-Fitr before the Prayer
Quick Summary of Eid ul Fitr Namaz (Fiqah e Jafria)
- Units: 2 rak’ats.
- First rak’at: Al-Fatiha and a surah, then 5 takbirs, each followed by a qunoot, then a sixth takbir and ruku.
- Second rak’at: Al-Fatiha and a surah, then 4 takbirs, each followed by a qunoot, then a fifth takbir and ruku.
- Time: from sunrise until midday (zawal) on the day of Eid.
- No azan or iqamah: instead the caller says “As-salah” three times.
Recommended Acts on the Day of Eid
- Pay Zakat al-Fitrah before the Eid prayer.
- Perform ghusl and wear clean clothes, with perfume.
- Eat something sweet, such as dates, before going to the prayer.
- Recite the Eid takbirat after Maghrib on the eve, after Isha, after Fajr and after the Eid prayer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many takbirs are in Eid ul Fitr namaz?
In Fiqah e Jafria there are 5 extra takbirs with qunoot in the first rak’at and 4 in the second.
When is the time for Eid prayer?
From sunrise until midday on the day of Eid.
Should Zakat al-Fitrah be paid before the Eid prayer?
Yes. It should be paid or set aside before the Eid prayer, or before midday for those who do not attend the prayer.
