What is the Arabic name for the two-unit prayer performed on Eid mornings?

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The two-unit prayer performed on Eid mornings is called Salat al-Eid.

Muslims commonly perform this special prayer in congregation on the mornings of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. It is distinct from the five daily obligatory prayers and is generally followed by a khutbah, or sermon. The prayer’s timing and detailed legal classification can vary among Islamic schools, but its association with both major Eid festivals is widespread.

The Arabic phrase means “Eid prayer,” and it is also called Eid salah in English-language writing. Congregations may gather in mosques, open prayer grounds, stadiums, or other large public spaces, depending on local custom and regulations.

Salat al-Eid should not be confused with the ordinary Friday prayer, Salat al-Jumu'ah. Eid prayer has its own additional takbirs in many traditions, with the exact counting and placement differing between schools.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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