On Eid day, do we have to pray Zuhr Salaat?

· 9 Rabiʻ II 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 3375English

Question

On the days of Eid, is it compulsory to pray Dhuhr? Please give me Daleel(proof).

Answer

Yes, the fact that there is no Shar'ee exemption for performing Dhuhr Salaat on Eid day is sufficient. Those who claim having an exemption should provide proof for that.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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