and not be concerned about earning their livelihood on at least this one day of happiness. After paying the sadaqat al-fitr, the Muslims are required to proceed to an open place where they can offer the Eid prayer collectively. In this way, they are expected to present themselves before their Creator and offer two raka'ahs of this special type of prayer which allows them to receive blessings from Allah and commence their celebration with divine blessings. After the salat also, they are expected to rejoice in a responsible manner, without violating the limits prescribed for them or indulging in any acts prohibited by Allah. Keeping this point in view, we will now discuss specific rules prescribed for observing the day of Eid al-Fitr. The Night Preceding Eid al-Fitr It was the practice of the Prophet, upon him blessings and peace, that he would not sleep on the night preceding the day of Eid al-Fitr. This night has been named in a hadith as the Night of Reward ( Laylat al-Ja'izah ). Allah Almighty bestows his rewards on those who have spent the month of Ramadan abiding by the dictates of the Shari'ah and all their prayers in this night are accepted. Therefore, it is desirable to perform nafl prayers on this night. The Prophet, upon him blessings and peace, is reported to have said: Whoever stands up (in worship) on the nights preceding the two eids expecting rewards from his Lord, his heart will not die when the other hearts