Riyad as-Salihin, 718
Jabir (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
On the occasion of the 'Eid, the Prophet (ﷺ) would proceed to the prayer place taking one route and returning from another. <b>[Al-Bukhari]</b>.
عن جابر رضي الله عنه : كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم الله عليه وسلم إذا كان يوم عيد خالف الطريق. ((رواه البخاري)).
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 1, Hadith 39
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) It is recommended to return from the Eid prayer through a different route (than the route one took to the prayer). This applies to both the Imam and those led in prayer.<br>
2) We are urged to follow the Prophet’s example in relation to the day of Eid.