Are Women Required To Perform Eid Prayer?

January 21, 2026 06:32 PM Fatwas

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