`Eid is a celebration, and all Muslims, male and female, young and old, should participate in it. According to the traditions, the Prophet (peace be upon him) desired that all Muslims, irrespective of gender or age, should attend `Eid prayer.

 

As Umm `Attiyyah tells us the Prophet ordered that on that day even menstruating women, who otherwise do not attend the prayers, should participate in the celebrations of `Eid. He advised them to stay away from the prayer area (and hence the prayer) while otherwise participating in all other functions associated with `Eid.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.