The Night Preceding ‘Eid-ul-Fitr’

It had been the practice of the Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, that he would not sleep in the night preceding the day of Eid-ul-fitr. This night has been named in a Hadith as the Night of Reward (Lailatul Jaiza). Almighty bestows his rewards on those who have spent the month of Ramadan abiding by the dictates of Shari’ah, and all their prayers in this night are accepted. Therefore, it is desirable to perform nafl prayers in this night. The Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, is reported to have said:

Whoever stands up (in worship) in the nights preceding the two Eids expecting rewards from his Lord, his heart will not die when the other hearts will die. (Ibn Majah)

To benefit from this opportunity, one should perform as much worship in this night as he can, and should pray for all his needs and desires.
The Sunnats of Eid – ul – Fitr

    * To awaken earlier than usual

    * To brush the teeth (miswaak)

    * To have a bath (ghusl)

    * To be well dressed in an Islamic manner

    * To dress in one’s best clothes, not necessarily new

    * To use itr

    * To perform Eid Salah at the Eidgah

    * To eat odd number of dates

    * To go for Salah early

    * To walk to the place of Eid Salah if within walking distance

    * To read the Takbeeraat of Eid silently- Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar La Ilaha Ila Allah Wa Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar Wa Lillahi Alhamd

    * To use different routes to and from the pace of Eid Salah

    * To greet one another on Eid day with the words “Eid Mubaruk”