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Sahih al-Bukhari 974 (Book 13, Hadith 23) #940
Women's Participation in Eid Celebrations

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad ordered women to come out on Eid day, with the mature girls and virgins staying in seclusion, while menstruating women had to keep away from the Musalla.

Narrated Muhammad: Um 'Atiyya said: "Our Prophet ordered us to come out (on 'Id day) with the mature girls and the virgins staying in seclusion". Hafsa narrated the above mentioned Hadith and added, "The mature girls or virgins staying in seclusion but the menstruating women had to keep away from the Musalla".
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الْوَهَّابِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ أُمِّ عَطِيَّةَ، قَالَتْ أُمِرْنَا أَنْ نُخْرِجَ، الْعَوَاتِقَ وَذَوَاتِ الْخُدُورِ‏.‏ وَعَنْ أَيُّوبَ عَنْ حَفْصَةَ بِنَحْوِهِ‏.‏ وَزَادَ فِي حَدِيثِ حَفْصَةَ قَالَ أَوْ قَالَتِ الْعَوَاتِقَ وَذَوَاتِ الْخُدُورِ، وَيَعْتَزِلْنَ الْحُيَّضُ الْمُصَلَّى‏.‏

TOPICS
women  *  seclusion  *  girls  *  virgins  *  eid

QUICK LESSONS:
Participate in religious activities & celebrations when possible; Respect others' boundaries; Give equal rights for all genders & ages; Come out with other people on 'Id day if you are a mature girl or virgin .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks about the importance of women's participation in religious celebrations such as Eid. The Prophet Muhammad instructed that mature girls and virgins should come out on this day, while those who were menstruating should stay away from the Musalla. This shows that even though certain restrictions are placed upon women during their menstrual cycle, they are still encouraged to take part in religious activities when possible. It also highlights the importance of respecting one another's boundaries and not forcing anyone to do something they may not be comfortable with or ready for yet. Furthermore, it is a reminder that all people have an equal right to participate in religious activities regardless of gender or age.

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