Abu Ubaid says that once, on the occasion of Eid, I was present in the service of Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him). He came and first led the prayer, then turned towards the people and, delivering the sermon, said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) forbade fasting on these days. On the day of Eid al-Fitr, because on that day your fasting ends, and on the day of Eid al-Adha, so that you may eat the meat of your sacrificial animal.