Posted by: Maryam on: Friday, July 18, 2008
While I was jumping through one Blog to the Another tonight, I suddenly realised I have never written anything about Hyderabad (India), the place that houses many of my memories, the one close to my heart – both pleasant and Bitter, The Beholder of my childhood, My Innocence and My Old Self.
For all who are unaware, I come from Hyderabad, also termed as ‘Nawabo ka shehar’ meaning ‘City of Royals’. The reason its calles so is because This City inhabited many Mughals way back in History during their peak ruling Era. There still live many such people there whose hierarchy can be traced back to the once ruling Mughals.
The local language spoken there is Urdu, a language which is pure joy to listen to and equally difficult to learn, Although Many people speak a mix of Hindi and Urdu, which is quite popular and easy to grasp. Only a Few people could speak and understand pure Urdu, specially those who inhabited in there through generations.
The People of Hyderabad are famous for their hospitality, where Respect and Manners rule every Person’s Life and Attitude. I have visited Cities like Bangalore and Mumbai to name some, but dint like them as much as I Love Hyderabad. Hyderabad is worldy famous for possessing the Real Pearls (used in jewellery) and for its Rich and Aromatic Foods. There never comes a tourist to Hyd, who would leave without tasting every delicacy Hyd is famous for like Hyderabadi Biryani and Khubani ka meetha ( Apricot Dessert) to name a few.
The weddings held there are pure delight to witness and enjoy. The traditional customs knitted along the Modern fashion gives a dazzling outcome which is worth witnessing. The wide spread of food, the beautiful decorations enveloping the whole area, Gathering of people wearing rich colours and textures …. Gosh! I miss Hyd …
Call me patriotic, Or Call me a Traditional Hyderabadi, Choose your pick for I Love Hyderabad and always would. The one who has visited Hyd, would most certainly agree with me, Woudnt you ?? I shall be in the near future inshallah be posting some of the pictures of Hyderabad Delights and Possession. Keep Waiting till then … 
My Pride, My Love – Hyderabad
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Oh! thats a good intro of the city and i must say its all absolutely right, the city is rich in culture and good food and hospitable people and the way its developed in the past few years is just amazing
Thanks for posting this…it’s so interesting. I hope to read more of this on your blog inshallah
salamunalaik!
Mashallah its good to knw that ur from hyderabad.Alhumdulilla i’m too from it.
In short its famous in one n all things right from religion to technology.
As evreything is on change,so is hyderabad-now it has become greater hyderabad..will it stop here or move a step further…to become greatest?
Nice description you gave us about Hyderabad. How if you put some picture in it. Let us enjoy the beauty of Hyderabad.
nicely said. interesting blog. though i must say its a bit annoying as 70% of the window is covered with other stuff and not ur post *shrug*
Thankyou for the information. I would love to visit Hyderabad. And the only thing i would specially for is Hyderabadi Biryani as i love Rice.
Learning and exploring different cultures has always been part of my inspiration.
Thanks. and i wish you visit your beloved land soon.
Thankyou for such a nice information.
I would love to visit Hyderabad, as i am a diehard lover of Rice and would love to try hyderabadi biryani.
I love to explore and learn different cultures, and i wish you visit your beloved land Soon.
thankyou, nice blog
A very good entry Maryam. I love to here stories about other countries, their culture and people. If you have the time, do share more my dear
u forgot the very famous choodi bazar…jo charminar ke pass hai..hyd is also very famous for tht 
pista house ki haleem…aur pata nahi kya kya..
the list is long..place is sweet..and definitely worth mentioning..i miss it so much
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Saturday, July 19, 2008 at '8:41 am'
Oh wow, Maryam dear … hyderabadi biryani . *takes a chatkhara*
Thats a very nice intro .. pick things up from ur pride .. tell us more .. the cuisine .. different wedding traditions … et al.. would love to read all those things