Opening takbeer
Begin the prayerٱللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ
Allahu Akbar
Allah is the Greatest.
Make your intention in your heart before saying the takbeer.
Rakat 1: Opening takbeer
Intend two rakats of Eid al-Adha behind the imam in your heart. Begin with the opening takbeer.
Position
Stand straight facing the qiblah. Raise both hands to your ears, palms facing forward, and say the takbeer.
FeetStand straight, a little apart, facing the qiblah.
HandsRaise to the ears with palms forward.
EyesLook at the place where your forehead will go in sujood.
HeartMake your intention for the prayer.
Child-friendly meaning
Allah is greater than everything. When we say this, we begin our prayer and leave everything else behind.