Sunnah practices on the day of Eid To wake up as early as possible. To take Ghusl (Bath). To use the Miswaak. To apply Itr (perfume). To wear one’s best clothes (not necessarily new), ensuring that it conforms to the Shariah (Sunnah dress). To eat something sweet (eg. dates) before departing for the Eid Salaah. To perform Eid Salaah at the Eid Gah . To discharge “Sadaqatul Fitr” before the Eid Salaah. To choose a separate route when returning from the Eid Gah. To walk to the Eid Gah. However, there is no harm in using a conveyance if the Eid Gah is at a distance. To recite Takbeer en route to the Eid Gah (softly for Eid-ul-Fitr). The Night of Eid This night has been named in a Hadith as the Night of Reward (Lailatul Jaaizah). It is desirable to perform nafl prayers on this night. Rasulullah Sallallaahu Alayhi Wa Sallam has stated: “Whoever stands up (in worship) in the nights preceding the two Eids expecting reward from his Sustainer, his heart will not die when the other hearts will die.” (Ibn Majah)
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