Eid Al-Fitr 2026 Announcement
In accordance with the announcement of the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA), Eid al-Fitr will be observed on Friday, March 20, 2026, Insya Allah.
We ask Allah (SWT) to accept our fasting, prayers, charity, and good deeds, and to allow us to reach Eid with hearts full of gratitude and unity, Ameen.
📅 Date for Eid al-Fitr 1447 AH / 2026
Eid al-Fitr: Friday, March 20, 2026
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Important Note Regarding Friday Prayer (Jumu‘ah):
UEF will continue to hold Jumu‘ah prayer as usual at 2:00 PM on the day of Eid.
Eid Al-Fitr 2026 Prayer Information
⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES⚠️
Bring your own prayer rug (sejadah).
Make wudoo at home before arriving.
Parents: Watch your children and remind them to use good manners.
Please follow directions given by event staff to help everything run smoothly.
Let’s all do our part to keep the fields clean. Please dispose of trash properly and kindly encourage the children to do the same.
Location & Driving Direction
🌙 Eid Prayer Sunnah 🌙
Follow the beautiful traditions of the Prophet (PBUH) on Eid al-Fitr.
1. Perform Ghusl (Ritual Bath)
"Ibn Umar used to perform Ghusl on the day of Fitr before going to the prayer."
— [Al-Muwatta’ 428]
2. Wear Your Best Clothes
Umar suggested the Prophet (PBUH) wear a nice cloak on Eid.
— [Bukhari 948]
3. Eat Before the Prayer (Odd Number of Dates)
"The Prophet would not go out on Eid al-Fitr until he had eaten some dates."
— [Bukhari 953]
4. Recite the Takbeer
"...to glorify Allah for what He has guided you..." — [Qur’an 2:185]
"Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illa Allah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillahil-hamd"
📌 Takbeer for Eid al-Fitr starts: From the night of Eid (i.e., after Maghrib on the last day of Ramadan)
📌Takbeer ends: When the Eid prayer begins the next morning
5. Go Early to the Eid Prayer
"The Prophet would go out early on Eid to the prayer place."
— [Bukhari 956]
6. Return by a Different Route
"The Prophet would return from Eid by a route different from the one he took going."
— [Bukhari 986]
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Eid Takbeer
How To Perform Eid Prayer
🕋 1st Rak'ah:
Make niyyah (intention) in your heart.
Say Takbeer al-Ihram ("Allahu Akbar") to start the prayer.
Say 6 to 7 additional Takbeerat (raising your hands each time).
Between each Takbeer, it's Sunnah to pause briefly and say:
SubhanAllah, walhamdulillah, wa la ilaha illallah, wallahu akbar
Recite Surah Al-Fatihah, followed by another Surah (e.g., Surah Al-A’la).
Complete the rak'ah as normal (ruku', sujood, etc.).
🕋 2nd Rak'ah:
After standing up, say 5 additional Takbeerat (before reciting Al-Fatihah).
Recite Surah Al-Fatihah, followed by another Surah (e.g., Surah Al-Ghashiyah).
Complete the rak'ah and end with Tashahhud and Tasleem.
🗣️ Khutbah (Sermon)
Delivered after the prayer.
It is Sunnah, not obligatory, but highly recommended to stay and listen.
📌 Note:
If you missed the Eid prayer, it is permissible to make it up on your own with the same format (two rak'ahs with extra takbeerat) AFTER the imam finishes the khutbah.
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