Complete Guide to Eid al-Adha Prayer and Etiquette

Pilgrims urged to reduce activities outside Arafah tents.

Eid al-Adha is a two-rak’ah voluntary prayer performed by Muslims on the morning of 10 Dhu al-Hijjah to celebrate the festival.

This prayer is conducted in congregation at mosques or open fields, beginning with takbir (proclamations of God’s greatness), followed by a sermon.

Arabic Recitation

Latin Transliteration

Ushalli sunnata ’îdil adh-ha rak‘ataini lillâhi ta‘âlâ

Meaning

“I intend to perform the Eid al-Adha voluntary prayer of two rak’ahs for Allah the Almighty.”

After the prayer, the imam delivers two sermons, addressing faith, sacrifice, and piety.

Eid al-Adha prayer is a two-rak’ah voluntary prayer conducted in congregation with specific procedures, followed by sermons, and accompanied by etiquette reflecting Muslims’ piety and unity.

The prayer is performed in congregation at mosques or open fields, typically beginning with the recitation of takbir.

Residents of Huntara Mandiri in Kelurahan Kapalo Koto, Pauh District, Padang, received five sacrificial cows from donors.

President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Paris for a state visit to strengthen Indonesia-France strategic cooperation and celebrate Eid al-Adha with Indonesian citizens.

UNAIR expert Dr. drh. Nusdianto Triakoso shared stress-minimising sacrifice guidelines, including Burley techniques and ASUH principles for optimal meat quality.

Odd-even traffic restrictions are enforced on Jalan Gajah Mada, Jalan Hayam Wuruk, Jalan Majapahit, Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat, Jalan MH Thamrin, and Jalan Jenderal Sudirman.

Eid al-Adha should not be viewed merely as a formal ritual of prayer and animal sacrifice.