the first prayer cycle (raka') while the Imam is bowing (ruku') but fears missing bowing with the Imam, then one: 1. pronounces the opening takbir standing, 2. bows with the Imam, and 3. says the additional takbirs for Eid while in the bowing position before giving the tasbihs of ruku` and without raising the hands. If the Imam begins to stand up while one is still saying the additional takbirs for Eid, then what remains of the additional takbirs are dropped, even if it is all of them. One does not make them up in the second prayer cycle (raka'). Scenario D: If one joins the first prayer cycle (raka') after the Imam has bowed or joins in the second prayer cycle, then after the Imam gives the final salams one makes up the first prayer cycle (raka') missed. As such, one: 1. stands up, 2. recites the Fatiha and a short sura, then 3. says the additional takbirs for Eid. The reason one recites the Quran before saying the additional takbirs in this situation is due to the fact that none of the Companions (Allah be pleased with them all) have related otherwise. Can One Perform Tayammum (Dry Ablution) for the Eid Prayer? Yes, if one fears that by busying oneself with ablution (wudu) one will miss the congregational Eid prayer, one can resort to tayammum. This ruling applies even if one is performing the Eid prayer in a city and is not ill. [al-Maydani, al-Lubab] This is an