According to Hanafi scholars, Salat al-Eid is Wajib (obligatory). To Hanbali jurisprudence, it is Fard (necessary; often synonymous with Wajib) and according to Maliki and Shafiʽi schools, it is considered to be Sunnah Al-Mu'akkadah ("confirmed Sunnah, "continuously performed and never abandoned") but not mandatory.

How many Fard is Eid prayer?

Eid-e-Salat consists of two rak'ahs in which you have to say twelve takbeers in total. For now, as advised by Islamic scholars, people can offer Eid ul Fitr prayer at home.

How important is Eid prayer?

Why the Eid Namaz or Eid Salat is important:

It is believed that if Allah accepts his devotee's prayers then he accepts his all other good deeds such as the fasting, the charity etc. ... This is an obligation meant to ensure that all Muslims are able to celebrate Eid ul-Fitr and Eid ul-Adha.