High angle view of illuminated Charminar amidst market at night.

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Icon of Hyderabad. Get immersed in the Charminar markets this Ramazan

The Charminar at Hyderabad has been closely associated with the festive vibe for centuries, and today the last day of Ramazan is a perfect opportunity to visit. The Charminar was built at the very place where the 5th Qutub Shahi ruler Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, prayed for the epidemic of Cholera to leave the city. It was in 1591 that he shifted his capital from Golkonda to the newly formed city of Hyderabad, with the Charminar at the centre of the city.Today, the Charminar is one of the most recognizable buildings in the country, an icon of the city of Hyderabad. It is a must-see for the tourist in the city, surrounded by the hundreds of shopping options around the Charminar. Expect the streets to be even more colourfully lit and inviting today, on the last day of the holy month of Ramadan.