Dream - Hari Raya Idul Fitri falls on the 1st of Syawal. This also marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and Muslims are ready to celebrate the day of victory. In the beginning of Syawal, Muslims will perform the Eid prayer in congregation in the morning. Now, before the prayer, there are several recommended actions taught by Prophet Muhammad. By performing these recommended actions on Hari Raya Idul Fitri, God willing, it becomes an opportunity for us to gain rewards and blessings from Allah SWT.

Before performing prayer, it is recommended to take a shower first. By doing so, our body becomes clean from minor impurities and at the same time fresher to go to the place of Eid al-Fitr prayer.

Before performing prayers, it is advisable for us to eat light snacks such as dates or cakes as a sign that we have come out of the month of Ramadan. As the saying of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him): "On the day of Eid al-Fitr, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) did not leave for prayers before eating some dates." Murajja bin Raja said, Ubaidullah told me that Anas said, from the Prophet: "He ate them in odd numbers." (Narrated by Al-Bukhari, No. 953)

"When going to perform the Eid al-Fitr prayer, it is recommended to take a different route than the one used when returning in order to receive double rewards. This is in accordance with the hadith of Jabir bin Abdullah ra: 'The Prophet, peace be upon him, would take a different route when going out on the day of Eid.' (Narrated by Al-Bukhari 986)"

On the day of Eid al-Fitr, there is also a recommendation to decorate and wear the best clothes as an expression of joy and happiness. However, it should not be done excessively. In a hadith, it is explained as follows: "The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) commanded us on the two days of Eid to wear the best clothes we have and use the best fragrance we have."

"and sacrificing with the most expensive animal that we have." (HR Al Hakim in Al Mustadrak 7560; Ath-Thabarani in Al-Mu'jam Al-Kabir 2756; Al-Baihaqi in Syu'abul Iman 3715; Ath Thahawi 4730)"

Apart from performing prayers, we are also advised to give greetings of Eid al-Fitr to relatives, neighbors, and close people as a sign of brotherhood. As narrated from Al-Watsilah, he met the Prophet Muhammad and said, "Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum (May Allah accept our deeds and yours)."

"Hari Raya Idul Fitri is also a moment to share happiness with others. We are encouraged to give alms and donate to the poor as a highly recommended practice. In addition, usually during the Idul Fitri prayer, a special box for donations is provided. So, set aside some of your money to fill that donation box, my friend Drema."

The next sunnah practice is to be joyful in celebrating Eid al-Fitr. As explained in the hadith from Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him), the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) came to Madinah and at that time they had two days for leisure. Then he asked, "What are these two days?" They replied, "In the past, during the time of ignorance, we used to indulge in amusement on these two days." So the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "Indeed, Allah has replaced these two days with better ones for you, which are Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Fitr." (Narrated by Abu Daud 1134, Ahmad 12006, Al-Baihaqi in As Sunan Al Kubra 5918, Al-Hakim in Al Mustadrak 1091, Abu Ya'la 3820)