Eating before going out for Eid al-Fitr prayer
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Etiquette of Eid & Udhiyah (Sacrifice)
Eating before going out for Eid al-Fitr prayer
"The Prophet (SAW) would not go out on the day of [Eid] al-Fitr until he had eaten some dates."
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari, on the authority of Anas ibn Malik (RA)
Explanation
Eating beforehand on Eid al-Fitr marks the clear end of the Ramadan fast before the prayer begins.
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