A city rich with cultural heritage, Hyderabad hosts and celebrates many festivals with great joy. Hyderabad is inhabited by people of diverse background and cultures. All of them have their own traditions, customs and festivals. Some festivals of Hyderabad are those which are common all over the country while others are such which are unique to Hyderabad only. Let us share interesting information about some famous festivals of Hyderabad.

Deccan Festival
Celebrated on 25th February every year, Deccan Festival is very popular festival. It is observed for whole five days. This festival highlights the culture, arts and crafts and lip smacking cuisine of Hyderabad. One can enjoy various cultural programs organized there such as qawalis, ghazals, poetry and others. You can shop for pearls and gorge on delectable Hyderabadi culinary delights there.

Lumbini Festival
Celebrated at the Nagarjuna Sagar and Hyderabad, this festival is observed to honor the Buddhist Heritage. Beginning from second Friday of December, every year, this festival runs for three days. This festival gives insight into an ancient world.

Makara Sankranti
This festival is among the most important Hyderabad festivals. Observed for three days in the month of January, this is a harvest festival. Bhogi, the first day of the festivals is celebrated with great joy. Sankranti, the second day is regarded as the most auspicious day one as Sun enters the Makara Rasi. This is the day to give donations and alms to the poor and needy ones. On the Third Day Kanuma, people thank their animals and cattle.

Moharrum
This is an important festival of Muslim community in Hyderabad. This festival is observed by the Shia community of Muslims to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Husain. He was Prophet Mohammed's grandson. In this festival the prophet's son-in-law Ali and Ali's elder son Hassan are also honored as they also lost their lives for good causes.

Ugadi
This is a major festival, celebrated in Hyderabad. This festival comes just after Holi in the months of March or April. This is the beginning of New Year by the native calendar. The festival is celebrated with lots of gaiety and splendor.

Diwali
Diwali or Deepawali is the festival of lights and is celebrated in Hyderabad with same vigor as in other parts of India. This day marks the return of Lord Rama after 14 years of exile. Goddess Lakshami is also worshipped on this day. According to Hyderabad travel guide, while you visit Hyderabad, you should take part in the seasonal festival along with natives.