How to Pray Eid Salah: Step by Step (Hanafi)
Both rak'ahs of the Eid prayer with the six extra takbirs, what to do if you are late, and the Sunnahs of the day.
Updated 25 October 2026
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About 5 minutes to readtime it takesEid Salah is two rak'ahs prayed in congregation on the mornings of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. In the Hanafi school it is wajib, and it has six extra takbirs: three in the first rak'ah before the recitation, and three in the second rak'ah after it. Because it comes only twice a year, many people are unsure which takbirs to raise their hands for. This guide shows both rak'ahs step by step, what to do if you join late or miss the first rak'ah, the Sunnahs of the Eid morning, the differences between the two Eids, and the Takbirat at-Tashriq said after every fard prayer around Eid al-Adha.
Step by step
- 1Make the intention for two rak'ahs of wajib Eid Salah with six extra takbirs
- 2First rak'ah: opening takbir and Thana, then three extra takbirs, then the recitation
- 3Second rak'ah: the recitation, then three extra takbirs
- 4The fourth takbir of the second rak'ah takes you into ruku'
- 5Stay for the khutbah after the Salah
How to use it
Look over page 1 on the night before Eid, or on your phone on the way. The green boxes are the six extra takbirs, so you can follow the imam without guessing.
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Frequently asked questions
How many extra takbirs are there in Eid Salah?
Six in the Hanafi school: three in the first rak'ah after the Thana, and three in the second rak'ah after the recitation.
Is there an adhan or iqamah for Eid?
No. The khutbah comes after the Salah.
What if I missed the Eid Salah?
It cannot be prayed alone as a qaza. Try to join a congregation at another masjid before midday.
Should I eat before Eid Salah?
On Eid al-Fitr, eat something sweet first, ideally dates in an odd number. On Eid al-Adha, wait until after the Salah.
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