Editing Khutbah (section)

==Special occasions==
[[File:Eid Prayers at Barashalghar, Debidwar, Comilla.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Muslim males can be seen attending Khutbah as part of the [[Eid-ul-Adha]] [[Salat|prayers]]. Photo taken at Barashalghar union of [[Comilla District|Comilla's]] [[Debidwar upazila]].]]
Sermons on special occasions generally contain features that are relevant to the celebrations (e.g. Eid) or the natural phenomena for which they are delivered (e.g. [[Sunnah salat|Kusuf and Khusuf]]). For instance, on [[Eid al-Fitr]], the preacher has a duty to instruct the faithful congregation concerning the [[zakat]], or almsgiving. On [[Eid al-Adha]] the preacher includes remarks specifying the rules for the [[Qurban (Islamic ritual sacrifice)|sacrifice]].<ref name = EIMW/>

There is a slight difference in the sermon delivered on [[Eid ul-Fitr]]. The sermon's first part must open with nine [[takbir]]s, the second part with seven. The sermon may also be pronounced while sitting. Regarding the sermons delivered during an eclipse or excessive drought, classical texts advise that such sermons must admonish the audience and ask God's forgiveness. Usually the verse 9 of Sūra At-Tahrim (Quran 66:09) is also recited and a special prayer called "Muḥammad's du'a"ʾ is said.<ref name = EI/>