Is the Takbir prescribed following the Eid prayer?
Chapter on the Two Eid Prayers
Al-Mughni
Book of Friday Prayer
Primary text
The apparent meaning of Ahmad's words indicates that the Takbir is recited immediately after the Eid prayer, which is the view of Abu Bakr. This is because the Eid prayer is an obligatory prayer performed in congregation, thus resembling the Fajr prayer. This view is preferable because the Eid prayer is more specific to the occasion of Eid, making it more deserving of the associated Takbir.
Supporting text
Abu al-Khattab held that it is not recommended (Yusann) because the Eid prayer is not one of the five obligatory prayers, thus resembling voluntary prayers (Nawafil).