Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Spain and Hyderabad Celebrate Shared Heritage in New Delhi
Imagine Spain and a city in India called Hyderabad have a special connection from a long, long time ago.
This connection is because of a style of building and art called Moorish influence, which came from a place called Andalusia in Spain.
Hyderabad even has a mosque that looks like it was built in Spain!
The Spanish Ambassador and the 9th Nizam of Hyderabad met at a party for Spain's National Day.
They talked about how their cultures are linked and how they want to be friends through art and culture.
They are even planning another fun event together later this year in a different country.
Spain's National Day was celebrated in New Delhi with the 9th Nizam of Hyderabad as a special guest.
The event highlighted centuries-old cultural ties between Spain and Hyderabad, particularly Moorish influence.
Hyderabad's Spanish Mosque, modeled on Andalusian architecture, exemplifies this shared heritage.
Ambassador Pujol noted Spain's 800-year Moorish legacy, while the Nizam mentioned his family's historical links.
The celebration symbolized renewed cultural diplomacy, with a future collaborative event planned in Geneva.
- Who
- Spanish Ambassador Juan Antonio March Pujol and His Highness Raunaq Yar Khan, 9th Nizam of Hyderabad
- What
- Celebration of Spain's National Day, highlighting shared cultural heritage rooted in Moorish influence and Andalusian architecture.
- When
- During the National Day of Spain celebration
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To celebrate and reinforce the centuries-old cultural ties and promote renewed cultural diplomacy between India and Spain.
- Event
- National Day of Spain Celebration
- Special Guest
- His Highness Raunaq Yar Khan, 9th Nizam of Hyderabad
- Spanish Ambassador
- Juan Antonio March Pujol
- Cultural Connection
- Moorish influence and Andalusian architecture
- Symbolism
- Renewed cultural diplomacy between India and Spain