“The sun and the moon are two of Allah’s signs. They are not eclipsed because of anyone’s death or birth. When you see that, supplicate Allah, proclaim His greatness, pray, and give charity.” Reported by al-Bukhari and Muslim. (1)

I say: The Messenger—peace and blessings be upon him—performed the prayer for a solar eclipse and instructed us to do likewise during a lunar eclipse. This is perfectly clear. Allah knows best.

Ibn al-Mundhir said: “The prayer for a lunar eclipse is performed in the same manner as the prayer for a solar eclipse.” (2) End quote.

(14-4) The Two Eid Prayers

This chapter covers the following topics:

First: The ruling on the two Eid prayers.

Second: The time and manner of the two Eid prayers.

Third: Performing the two Eid prayers at the prayer ground is the Sunnah.

Fourth: The sermon follows the Eid prayer.

Fifth: When Eid and Friday coincide.

Sixth: Whoever misses the Eid prayer should perform two units.

Seventh: If Eid is not learned of until after the sun has passed its zenith.

Eighth: There is no Eid prayer while travelling.

The explanation follows: