Some important things to know/review before going to
the Eid Prayer:
1. Eat before the Eid Prayer:
Anas (radiAllahu anhu) reported that the Messenger
of Allah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) would not
set out in the morning of Eid ul Fitr until he had
eaten some dates. (Bukhari)
2. Bathing before the Eid Prayer:
There is no "authentically reported" sunnah from the
Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) according to
"The Rulings Concerning the Two Eids"1
However, it is preferred and it is a sunnah of the
Companions (that is, their way and guidance).."ibn
Umar (radia Allahu anhumaa) used to bathe on the day
of Fitr." 1
1"The Rulings Concerning the Two Eids"
by Shaykh Abul Haarith 'Alee Hasan 'Alee Abdul Hameed
3. Going to the Musalla, Returning a different way
“When it was the day of Eid, the Prophet (salla
Allahu alayhi wa sallam)
use to alter his route (of returning).
(Bukhari)
Imaam Ibn al-Qayyim al Jaqzeeyah said:
"The Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi was sallam) used
to change his route on the days of Eid, such that he
went by one route and returned by another. It
is said (he did this) to give salaam upon the people
of both routes. Or so that both groups get some of
his blessings. Or so that anybody who has a need can
take care of it. Or to make manifest the ritual of
Islaam....2
2"The Rulings Concerning the Two Eids"
by Shaykh Abul Haarith 'Alee Hasan 'Alee Abdul Hameed
