eid prayers

Eid prayers are special congregational prayers performed by Muslims twice a year to mark the festivals of Eid al‑Fitr (celebrating the end of Ramadan) and Eid al‑Adha (commemorating the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son). Held in open spaces such as fields or large mosques, the prayer consists of two rak’ahs (units) with a specific format: after the opening takbīr, the imam recites a short surah followed by a longer surah (often Al‑Fatiha and Al‑‘Alaq), then a brief sermon (khutbah) is delivered before the second rak’ah. The prayer is performed in a state of ritual purity, and attendees... Views Nigeria