How to pray eid prayer at home

Eid al-Fitr, the celebration marking the end of Ramadan, is a time of joy and gratitude for Muslims around the world.

Due to social distancing measures, many people are offering Eid prayers at home or alone.

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The Eid prayer consists of the same two rak'ahs as other daily prayers, which also include takbirat (proclamation of "Allahu Akbar").

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Prayer begins with one takbir and continues with six more takbirs.

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After the seventh takbir, Surah al-Fatiha is recited, followed by any other surah or verses from the Qur'an.

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Bowing (ruku') and prostration (sajdah) are performed with specific recitations.

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After the first prostration, the person sits on his heels and asks for forgiveness.

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The second rak'ah follows the same pattern with five additional takbirs.

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After the final prostration, the person sits and prays and prays.

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The prayer ends with wishes of peace and blessings from the right and left, followed by "Eid Mubarak!" is announced.

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