The most important rituals

1. Bathing and Using Perfume It is Sunnah for men and women to bathe on the morning of Eid before going out for prayer. It is also recommended to use perfume and wear the best clothes available to a Muslim. 2. Paying Zakat al-Fitr One of the most important rituals of Eid al-Fitr is paying Zakat al-Fitr, a charity obligatory for Muslims. A specific amount of food or money is given to the poor before performing the Eid prayer. The purpose of Zakat al-Fitr is to purify the fast of any shortcomings that may have occurred due to lack of sincerity or error, and to provide food for the needy. 3. Eid Prayer Eid al-Fitr prayer is one of the main rituals of Eid. It is performed in congregation in mosques or special Eid prayer areas. The prayer consists of two rak'ahs, and it differs from the obligatory prayer in that it includes one takbir al-ihram (the opening takbir) and six takbirs in the first rak'ah, and five takbirs in the second rak'ah. After the prayer, the Eid sermon is heard, which highlights the virtues of this day and the importance of maintaining kinship ties and social solidarity. 4. Takbir Muslims are encouraged to recite Takbir during Eid al-Fitr. Takbir begins at sunset on the last day of Ramadan (Eid night) and continues until the Eid prayer. It is said: "God is Great, God is Great, there is no god but God, God is Great, God is Great, and to God be praise." Takbir expresses glorification of God Almighty for the blessing of fasting. 5. Visiting Relatives and Friends It is recommended on Eid al-Fitr to visit relatives and friends, and to exchange greetings and visits. It is also preferable for Muslims to begin by visiting relatives such as their fathers, mothers, cousins, aunts, and other families. Maintaining family ties is one of the values ​​​​reinforced during Eid al-Fitr. 6. Eid Greetings Congratulating one another on Eid is a Sunnah on this day. Common ways include: "May God accept it from us and from you," "Happy Eid," or "Eid Mubarak." Congratulations express joy at the arrival of Eid and celebrate the completion of Ramadan worship. 7. Eating After the Eid Prayer On the morning of Eid, it is recommended to eat dates before going out for the Eid prayer. It is mentioned in a hadith that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not go out for the Eid prayer until he had eaten nine dates. 8. Breaking the Fast Early On Eid al-Fitr, it is Sunnah to break the fast early, i.e., break the fast after sunset on the last day of Ramadan and not delay it. 9. Celebrating and Giving Back to the Family It is also Sunnah to give back to family and children on this day. Muslims are encouraged to make their families, especially children, happy with new clothes and gifts. Summary: Eid al-Fitr is a day of thanksgiving to God for the completion of the act of fasting and an expression of joy at the success of this blessed month. The rituals accompanying this day include the Eid prayer, giving Zakat al-Fitr, glorifying God, exchanging greetings with people, visiting relatives, and sharing joy with family and friends.