Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Hyderabad Announces Traffic Diversions For Milad-un-Nabi Procession
Hyderabad will have a Milad-un-Nabi peace procession on August 26, 2026.
The procession is held to mark the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed.
Because many people may use the roads, traffic police will stop or redirect vehicles.
These changes will happen from 10 a.m.
until 11 p.m.
The procession will travel through areas including Falaknuma and Charminar.
Several other roads near Nampally and Mecca Masjid may also be affected.
People should avoid these roads and choose different routes.
They can call the traffic helpline for help.
Traffic diversions and stoppages will operate in Hyderabad’s Charminar Zone on August 26, 2026.
The measures will remain in effect from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
A main procession will travel from Falaknuma to Volta Hotel through Charminar and return via Yahya Pasha Dargah.
Diversions may affect routes including Mecca Masjid, Haj House, Nampally, Pattarghatti and Alijah Kotla.
Commuters are advised to avoid listed junctions, use alternative routes and call 9010203626 for assistance.
- Who
- Hyderabad Traffic Police and participants in the Milad-un-Nabi peace procession.
- What
- Traffic will be stopped or diverted along procession routes.
- When
- August 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Where
- Hyderabad’s Charminar Zone, including routes from Falaknuma through Charminar to Volta Hotel and affected junctions.
- Why
- To facilitate the Milad-un-Nabi peace procession marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed.
- Event
- Milad-un-Nabi Peace Procession
- Date
- August 26, 2026
- Traffic control period
- 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Main route
- Falaknuma to Volta Hotel via Charminar, returning from Yahya Pasha Dargah
- Affected areas
- Falaknuma, Charminar, Pattarghatti, Nampally, Afzalgunj and other listed junctions
- Public advice
- Avoid the affected routes and use alternative roads
- Traffic helpline
- 9010203626