DEFINITION OF EID

Many of my friends asked me "What is EID?"

DEFINITION OF "EID":
The Arabic word “Eid” refers to something habitual, that returns and is repeated, thus stands literally for a recurrent event. It also implies a place often visited by people, and the period of time in which a particular act is regularly performed. Likewise, each gathering that assembles regularly comes under the category, ‘Eid’. Eids or festivals are symbols to be found in every nation, including those that are based on revealed scriptures and those that are idolatrous, as well as others, because celebrating festivals is something that is an instinctive part of human nature. All people like to have special occasions to celebrate, where they can come together and express their joy and happiness.


MUSLIMS’ ISLAMIC "EIDS"
ALL MUSLIMS MUST CELEBREATE ONLY THREE ‘EIDS

(1): ‘Eid-ul-Fitr,

(2): ‘Eid-ul-Adh-haa,

(3): Friday is the day of ‘Eid for Muslims [See ETIQUETTE OF MUSLIMS ON FRIDAY:BY ABDUL MAJEED ALI HASAN]

THE DECREES OF AL-’EID

There are three opinions among the scholars:

(1): Some say it is waajib (obligatory);

(2): Some say it is Fardul Kifaayah (if some offered the prayer then it is enough and it is not obligatory upon all); and

(3): Some say it is Sunnatul Muakkadah (recommended)

SIGNIFICANCE OF MUSLIMS’ ‘EIDS:

THE PURPOSE BEHIND THE ‘EIDS PRAYER FOR WHOM THE PERFORMANCE OF SALAATUL ‘EID IS VALID ETIQUETTE OF A MUSLIM ON THE DAY OF 'EID-UL-ADH-HAA' SUNAN AL-’EID FOR ALL THOSE WHO ATTEND THE ‘EIDS PRAYER

1: The Muslim is required to make ghusl or ablution on this day. It can be done any time but to serve the purpose it is recommended to do it before going out for the prayer.

2: Eating on the two ‘Eids

3: It is highly recommended that he shuold wear his best clothes on this day.

4: He is required to use hair oil.

5: He is required to apply perfume if he has his own, otherwise, he may use his wife’s
perfume.

6: He should use the tooth-brush (miswaak) before going to the ‘Eid prayer.

7: He must remove all offensive smells, which might harm others. It is prohibited for him to attend the ‘Eid prayer, if he smells onion or garlic.