Kashmir is not only famous for its breathtaking landscapes but also for its vibrant and famous festivals.Stay here to know more about famous festivals of Jammu and Kashmir.
Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the most famous festival of Jammu and Kashmir celebrated by Kashmiri Muslims. It marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting.
Eid-ul-azha is another famous festival of Kashmir . This festival is also known as bakra eid or the festival of sacrifice.
Gurez valley festival or jashn-e-gurez is celebrated in Gurez valley. It is organized by tourism department of Kashmir to promote tourism in Gurez valley.
Urs festival in Kashmir is celebrated to commemorate the death anniverseries of sufi saints at their respective shrines and dargahs.
Shivratri is a famous Hindu festival in Jammu and Kashmir. In Kashmir shivratri is known as Herath and is celebrated by pandit community in Kashmir.
Baisakhi festival is celebrated by sikhs.It represents the birth anniversary of 10th Sikh guru “Guru Gobind Singh ”. Baisakhi festival is also known as the harvest festival of Jammu and Kashmir.
Lohri is a popular winter festival , which marks the end of the peak winter season and begininning of longer days.Lohri festival is also known as Makar Sankarnti.
The shikara festival in kashmir is celebrated to promote tourism in Jammu and Kashmir. The shikara festival is celebrated on the Famous Dal Lake in Srinagar.
The Tulip festival in Jammu and Kashmir is celebrated at Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip garden in Srinagar during the month of April. .