The hands should be raised with every takbeer. The procedures of Salaatul 'Eid are the same as for the morning prayer, Subh, except that it has no Iqaasnah or Adhaan. This prayer is followed by a Khutbah in which the speaker may discuss issues of concern to the Muslim Ummah in the light of Al-Quran and Hadeeth. On these days, and succeeding two or three days, we celebrate happily and merrily. Gifts are exchanged among the Muslims.
Parents buy new clothes and other gifts for their children.
Lawful enjoyment and decent merrymaking and sports are allowed on the days of 'Eid. Among the games related from the Prophet are track racing, wrestling, and horse back riding. Other modern sports, such as football, baseball, etc., are permissible, provided that in all these sports Qimaar , gambling or betting, is not involved. Pleasant singing and clean music that is free from profanity and sexual exploitation, unlike the majority of modern music and entertainment outlets, may Allah forbid, is allowed. The gathering and all other events organized for the festivities should be separate for men and women, for we are warned against mixing, touching, and hugging between men and women who are not related to each other, for instance, if they are not husbands, wives, daughters, sisters and brothers.