Those who are unable to join these sizable gatherings can still celebrate by offering Eid prayers at home. In the United Arab Emirates, Eid festivities are typically marked by family feasts, gift-giving, and meetings at the mosque for communal prayer. You can use this tutorial to learn how to do the Eid prayer at home on either Eid Al Adha or Eid Al Fitr.
How to Pray Eid Namaz at Home
For Muslims, Eid Al Adha and Eid Al Fitr are very important holidays. Naturally, a significant component of these happy festivities is the Eid prayers. However, during these joyous holidays, foreigners residing in the United Arab Emirates may find themselves alone. Eid namaz can be recited at home by those who are unable to attend Eid prayers in a congregation at the mosque.
Since Eid is all about spending time together, ask your family to join you in the prayer. As the Imam, designate an adult male family member to conduct the prayer. After you’ve formed your family congregation, you can continue by following the detailed instructions on how to pray the Eid prayer at home.
Preparing for Salat Al-Eid
To get ready for Salat Al-Eid, you might adhere to the teachings of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH):
- Take a bath, or ghusl, before praying.
- Consume an odd amount of dates.
- Put on your best attire for the celebration.
How to Pray Eid Prayer at Home Alone: A Step-By-Step Guide
There is one significant distinction between praying Eid at home and in a mosque: there won’t be a sermon, or khutbah, delivered at home. Otherwise, the basic format of the prayer is the same.
At home, the Eid Salah prayer window opens fifteen minutes after sunrise and closes ten to fifteen minutes before Dhuhr, or midday prayer. As the Imam, you will recite the Surahs of the Quran out loud and signal the takbeers for everyone to follow.
Here’s a step-by-step instruction to praying the Eid prayer by yourself at home.
1. Both rak’ahs (parts) of the Eid prayer include additional takbeers. You begin with a nonverbal niyah, meaning that nothing is uttered aloud. First, you silently make the intention (niyah) in your heart. Then, you speak the first takbeer aloud, which is termed takbeerat-ul-ihram (Allahu Akbar). The first rak’ah contains six more takbeers; the introductory supplication is optional.
2. Raise your hands and silently chant “subhanallah, walhamdulillah, wala ilaha illallah, wallahu akbar” for each takbeer the Imam gives you. The imam will next recite Surah Al Fatihah and an additional surah aloud. The other members of the group should remain still and listen to the Imam with their arms crossed over their bodies during this phase.
3. When Allahu Akbar is called, you will enter the ruku, or bowing, stance. You will then rise once more at the call of “Sami Allahu liman Hamidah” and silently utter “Rabbana lakal Hamd.” The Imam will then declare, “Allahu Akbar,” signaling that sujud (prostration) is about to begin. Your first rak’ah of the Eid prayer will be finished after two sujuds. At Allahu Akbar’s call, rise.
4. During the second rak’ah, the Imam will summon five takbeers, and you will repeat his call and action. Saying “Subhanallah, walhamdulillah, wala ilaha illallah, wallahu akbar” is required in between each takbeer.
5. Hear the imam recite Surah Al Fatihah together with another surah. Then proceed with ruku and sujoods in the same manner as you did with the first rak’ah. You are going to sit for Tashshahud after the two sujoods. After finishing, the Imam will utter “Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullah” and shift his head to the left, then the right. All you have to do to finish your Eid prayer at home is to follow the imam.
If you’re wondering, “How can I pray Eid salah by myself at home?” When you offer prayer by yourself, keep your mind that you will be your own Imam.
