What food is recommended for breaking the fast on Eid al-Fitr?
Chapter on the Two Eid Prayers
Al-Mughni
Book of Friday Prayer
Primary text
It is recommended to break the fast on dates because the Prophet, peace be upon him, used to break his fast upon them, eating them in an odd number, as narrated by Anas. This is also based on the fact that God is One (Witr) and loves what is odd (Witr), and it is recommended for the fasting person to break their fast this way.