Muharram
The Shia population of Lucknow celebrates Muharram with great devotion and peace. On this occasion, mourning, tazias and processions are taken out in the Imambaras. This festival is celebrated in the memory of the martyrs of Karbala.
Fair & Festival celebrate in Lucknow
Diwali
On Deepawali, every street and locality in Lucknow is decorated with lamps and colorful lights. Special decorations are done in temples, houses and markets. Diwali has special significance due to its proximity to Ayodhya.
Eid
Special markets are set up in Lucknow on Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha. Namaz is offered in mosques and people distribute sweets to each other. There is a lot of shopping of chikankari clothes.
Lucknow Mahotsav
This cultural event is held in November-December in which the art, culture, music, dance and food of Lucknow are displayed. This event is a special attraction for tourists.