A question about the correct way to perform the Eid prayer and whether a mistake in the Takbir affects its validity.
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Ayatollah Khamenei (may God protect him):
The Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha prayers consist of two units (Rak'ahs). In the first Rak'ah, one must have the intention (niyyah), then say the Takbir of Ihram, followed by Al-Fatiha and a Surah, then five Takbirs, with a supplication (Qunoot) after each Takbir. After the fifth Takbir, one bows (Ruku), recites the remembrance of bowing, raises their head, then prostrates (Sujud) twice, with remembrance in each. After the two prostrations, one stands for the second Rak'ah, recites Al-Fatiha and a Surah, then says four Takbirs, with a supplication after each. Finally, one says the fifth Takbir, bows, prostrates, bears witness (Tashahhud), and concludes with peace (Salam), thus completing the prayer.
Source: Fiqh al-Wali: Rulings on the Eid Prayer
Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect him):
The Eid prayers are obligatory during the presence of the Imam (peace be upon him) when the conditions are met, and recommended during the Occultation, both in congregation and individually. In this case, the number of participants and the distance between groups do not matter, unlike Friday prayers. The procedure is: two Rak'ahs, reciting Al-Fatiha and a Surah in each. It is preferable to recite (Wal-Shams) in the first and (Al-Ghashiyah) in the second, or (Al-A'la) in the first and (Wal-Shams) in the second. Then, in the first Rak'ah, say five Takbirs, with a supplication between each pair. In the second Rak'ah, say four Takbirs after the recitation, with a supplication between each pair. It is permissible to limit to three Takbirs in each Rak'ah, excluding the Takbir of Ihram and bowing. The supplication can be the same as in other prayers, but it is preferable to recite the recommended supplication. The Imam delivers two sermons after the prayer, separated by a brief sitting. Attendance and listening to them is not obligatory, but it is strongly recommended not to neglect them during the Occultation if the prayer is in congregation. The Imam in this prayer is only responsible for reciting the obligatory remembrances, Takbirs, and supplications.
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Recommended Prayers
May you be successful in all good.