This gives an opportunity to join with other Muslims in the celebration. Prior to the start of the prayer, the congregation recites the following glorification: ALLAHU AKBARULLAHU AKBARULLAHU AKBAR, LA ILLAHA ILLA; ALLAH, ALLAHU AKBARULLAHU AKBAR, WA LILLAH HILHAMD. This means ALLAH is Greatest, ALLAH is Greatest, ALLAH is Greatest, there is no GOD but ALLAH, ALLAH is Greatest, ALLAH is Greatest, and to HIM goes all gratitude and thanks. One is encouraged to begin reciting this after Fajr prayer and until the start of the Eid prayer.
Prior to the start of the prayer, every Muslim must pay Zakatul Fitr, an alms for the month of Ramadan. This is different from the normal zakat, which is given to purify one's wealth. This zakat is normally given to local Muslim needy prior to the start of the Eid prayer. It can be given anytime during the month of Ramadan and is often given early, so the recipient can utilize it for Eid purchases.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), salla ALLAHu alaihi wa sallam, used to pray outdoors in a different location than where he prayed his daily prayers. Consequently it is preferred to pray outdoors, if possible. (The weather in the Arabian (PBUH) peninsula was moderate enough to permit this. In other climates, this may not be possible, particularly during certain times of the year.)
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