The Majlis Archive
Islamic Occasions and Moonsighting The Majlis Vol 25 No 12, p.5

Is hand-shaking on Eid day Sunnat?

Question

Is hand-shaking on Eid day Sunnat?

Answer

Musaafahah (hand-shaking) specifically because it is Eid Day is bid'ah. Refrain from it. If it is your usual practice to make musaafahah with family members on other days as well, then you may do so on Eid Day as well.

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