![]() ![]() After the prayers, people also visit their relatives, friends and acquaintances an Alms for the month of Ramadan. ![]() It is then customary to embrace the persons sitting on either side of oneself, whilst greeting them. The khutbah also instructs Muslims as to the performance of rituals of Eid, such as the zakat. The Eid prayer is followed by the khutbah ( sermon) and then a supplication ( dua') asking for forgiveness, mercy and help for all living beings across the world. No Adhan or Iqama is to be pronounced for this Eid prayer, and it consists of only two raka'ahs. Muslims are encouraged to dress in their best clothes (new if possible) to attend the Eid prayer. Typically, Muslims wake up early in the morning and have a small breakfast (as a sign of not being on a fast on that day) of preferably the date fruit, before attending a special Eid ( salah) that is performed in congregation at mosques or open areas like fields, squares etc. In addition, many countries have their own greetings based on local language and traditions. Common greetings during this holiday are the Arabic greeting ‘Īd mubārak ("Blessed Eid") or ‘Īd sa‘īd ("Happy Eid").
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