It consists of two rakats (units) which are often performed in an open space (weather permitting) or a large hall.
What are the prayers?Įid al-Fitr has its own special salat (Islamic prayer) which was designed to be performed in a congregation. There is an emphasis on family and friends on this day and the graves of relatives are also visited.Ĭharity, or Zakat, is offered to the poor by those who have the means.Īs well as Eid al-Fitr there is Eid al-Adha which occurs on the 10th day of the month of Dhul Hijjah, the 12th and last month of the Islamic year.
People usually wear their best clothes on this day and greet each other with “Eid Mubarak,” meaning “Blessed Eid”.
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