It’s ‘Eid Day
1. ‘Eid Adha is the Greatest Celebration in Islam:
It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son in obedience to Allah’s command. It is a day of joy, eating, drinking, and remembering Allah’s blessings.
2. Universal Remembrance of Allah:
On this day, all Muslims, whether performing Hajj in Mecca or celebrating at home, engage in the remembrance of Allah through prayers, supplications, and acts of worship.
3. Performing Ghusl and Attending Eid Prayer:
Muslims perform a full ritual purification (Ghusl) before attending the special Eid prayer held in congregation, often in large open spaces.
4. Sacrificial Offering (Qurbani):
One of the central rituals is the sacrifice of an animal (sheep, goat, cow, or camel) to honor Allah’s command and to share meat with family, friends, and the needy.
5. Charity and Generosity:
Eid al-Adha encourages giving to those in need. Muslims distribute meat from the sacrifice to the poor, ensuring everyone can partake in the celebration.
6. Personal Grooming and Modesty Etiquette:
It is recommended for men to wear perfumes on Eid, but women should avoid wearing strong perfumes in public.
-Dyeing hair black is forbidden in Islam.
-The use of hair extensions or attachments is discouraged.
-Females should avoid exposing their ‘awrah (parts of the body that must be covered) or body shapes in public.
-Males should avoid cutting their hair in unequal or unnatural styles, as this is discouraged in Islamic teachings.
7. Women’s Attendance at Eid Prayer:
Women who are not permitted to pray due to menstruation or postpartum bleeding are still allowed and encouraged to attend the Eid prayer ground to participate in the communal celebration and remembrance.
8. Wearing New or Best Clothes:
It is customary to wear new or clean, best clothes to mark the special occasion, symbolizing renewal and joy.
9. Greeting Each Other:
Muslims greet one another with phrases like “Eid Mubarak” and “Taqabalallahu minna waminkum” (May Allah accept [good deeds] from us and from you) to spread happiness and unity.
10. Special Takbirs:
The full Takbir recited on Eid and during the days of Tashreeq is:
Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illa Allah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillahil-hamd
(اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلِلَّهِ الْحَمْدُ)
This Takbir is recited loudly after the obligatory prayers on Eid days and during the days of Tashreeq (11th, 12th, and 13th of Dhul Hijjah — Wednesday, May 27, 2026 to Saturday, May 30, 2026). It is also recommended to recite it from the 1st of Dhul Hijjah to the 13th, even outside of Salah, without restriction.
11. Family and Community Bonding:
Eid is a time for families and communities to come together, strengthen bonds, and celebrate shared faith and values.
12. Prayers for the Sick, Displaced, Oppressed, and Deceased:
Let us pray for the sick, displaced, and oppressed Muslims worldwide, as well as our deceased brothers and sisters and parents. Let us also pray for our nation, Nigeria, Africa and the world at large. May Allah ease our affairs, sustain us, forgive us, and grant us Jannah without stress.
Taqabalallahu minna waminkum (May Allah accept [good deeds] from us and from you)
