How to perform Eid prayer

If you’re unsure of how to perform Eid salah, take a look at our handy guide below!*

Eid Salah – step by step

• Make the intention to perform Eid prayer.
• Give the opening takbeer (‘Allahu Akbar’) with the imam.
• Say the opening supplication quietly to yourself.
• Give 3 more takbeer with the imam, raising your hands out for each.
• Listen to the imam recite Surah al-Fatihah and an additional surah.
• Say ‘Allahu Akbar’ while moving into ruku (bowing) with the imam and continue the prayer cycle as normal.
• In the second rakah, listen to the imam recite Surah al-Fatihah and an additional surah.
• Give 3 additional takbeer with the imam. After the third and final takbeer, place your hands to your sides before doing the ruku again.
• Say ‘Allahu Akbar’ while moving into the bowing position with the imam and complete the prayer cycle as normal.

From everyone at Islamic Relief, we’d like to wish you and your loved ones Eid Mubarak! Thank you for your continued support.

*Please note: This is the Hanafi method of performing Eid salah. If the imam recites more takbeer, please follow the imam.