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The Eid takbeer is recited by Muslims around the world from the night of Eid through the Eid prayer, and during the days of Tashreeq in the Hajj season. It begins on the eve of Eid al-Fitr after sighting the new crescent of Shawwal, and on the morning of the Day of Arafah for Eid al-Adha, continuing through the Days of Tashreeq.
This MP3 is a beautiful-voice rendition of the takbeer with the words "Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illallah, Wallahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar wa lillahil hamd." Free to listen and download for personal use.
Text and meaning
اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ، وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلِلَّهِ الْحَمْدُ
Allāhu Akbar, Allāhu Akbar, Lā ilāha illa-llāh, wa-llāhu Akbar, Allāhu Akbar wa li-llāhi-l-ḥamd
Meaning: Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, there is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest and to Allah belongs all praise.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Eid takbeer recited?
For Eid al-Fitr, the takbeer begins on the eve of Eid (after sunset on the last day of Ramadan) and continues until the imam begins the Eid prayer. For Eid al-Adha, it begins from the dawn of the Day of Arafah (9 Dhul-Hijjah) and continues through the Days of Tashreeq, after each obligatory prayer.
Can I download the Eid takbeer MP3 for free?
Yes. Press the Download button under the player to save the MP3 to your device for personal listening, free of charge.
Is this the Hajj takbeer too?
Yes. The same wording — "Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illallah, Wallahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar wa lillahil hamd" — is recited during Hajj, especially on the Day of Arafah and the Days of Tashreeq.