The Sunnah of ‘Eid

1. Wake up early on the day of ‘Eid in order to prepare for the prayer and other activities of the day.
2. Prepare by making ghusl, wearing nice clothing and wear perfume.
3. Leave for the place where prayer is taking place early.
4. On the way to the prayer, recite the takbir (Allaho-Akber, Allaho-Akber. La ila-ha ill-lal-lah. Allaho-Akber, Allaho-Akber. Wa-lilahill hamd. (Allah is greater, Allah is greater. There is no god but Allah. Allah is greater, Allah is greater. And all praises are for Allah).
The takbir starts from Maghrib on the 9th Thul Hijjah and last until the Asr on the 12th Thul Hijjah.
5. It is important that the ‘Eid be made in an open place other than the usual mosque if possible (in case of inclement weather like rain, snow; etc.).
6. Make the ‘Eid prayer in congregation.
7. Upon completing the prayer, take a different route than you took to arrive at the prayer grounds.