Hazrat Zuhri says that on the day of Eid, people would leave their homes reciting Takbeer until they reached the Eidgah and until the Imam arrived. When the Imam arrived, they would become silent. When the Imam recited Takbeer, they would also recite Takbeer.

Hazrat Shu’bah says that I was taking Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) on the day of Eid when he heard people reciting the Takbeer. He asked,“What is the matter with the people?”I said,“They are reciting the Takbeer.”He said,“Why are they reciting the Takbeer? Has the Imam recited the Takbeer?”I said,“No.”He said,“Are these people mad or what?”