Are Women Required To Perform Eid Prayer?

Are women required to perform eid prayer?

According to the consensus of Islamic scholars, women are not responsible for Friday and eid prayers (Samarqandi, Tuhfa, II, 161, 166; Halil, Mukhtasar, 45, 47; Ibn Rushd, Bidayah, I, 157; Shirbini, Mughni al-muhtaj, I, 462). However, the Prophet Muhammad (saw) encouraged women to attend eid prayer (Bukhari, ‘Eidayn, 15, 21; Hajj, 81; Muslim, Salat al-‘eidayn, 1-3, 10-12). In this regard, women may attend Friday and eid prayers when possible.

Source: Presidency Of Religious Affairs The Turkey, High Board of Religious Affairs FATWA