Hadith on Adhan and Iqamah for Eid
Narrated by Jabir bin Samurah (رضي الله عنه):"I prayed both Eid prayers with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) more than once or twice, and there was no Adhan and no Iqamah."
(Reported by Muslim: 887)
Key Lessons from the Hadith
➊ There Is No Adhan or Iqamah for Eid Prayers
- The Eid prayers (Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha) do not require Adhan or Iqamah.
- The word "Eidain" refers to both Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha, which recur annually—hence they are called "Eidain" (the two Eids).
- This Hadith clearly states that the Prophet (ﷺ) never performed Adhan or Iqamah for Eid prayers.
➋ The Concept of Eid in Islam
- Islam has only two prescribed Eids, where all Muslims gather to perform a special prayer and supplications.
- It is incorrect to introduce any other Eid in Islam.
➌ The Comparison Between Eid and Jumu'ah
- Jumu'ah (Friday) is also considered an Eid for Muslims, but it is a weekly obligatory prayer, unlike the annual Eid prayers.
- However, despite its significance, Jumu'ah has Adhan, while Eid does not.
➍ Adhan Is Required Only for Obligatory Daily Prayers
- Adhan is required only for the five daily obligatory prayers which are performed regularly.
- Eid prayer, being occasional, does not require Adhan or Iqamah.
- Janazah prayer is another exception—it is a collective obligation (Fard Kifayah) but does not have Adhan or Iqamah either.
Conclusion: No Adhan or Iqamah for Eid Prayers
- Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha do not require Adhan or Iqamah.
- Only the five daily obligatory prayers have Adhan and Iqamah.
- Jumu'ah prayer has Adhan but Eid does not.
[This content is derived from the book Diya-ul-Islam Fi Sharh al-Ilmam Bi Ahadith al-Ahkam by Sheikh Taqi al-Din Abi al-Fath, translated by Maulana Mahmood Ahmad Ghaznfar.]