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Agra, India carries the legacy of the past with some of the fine heritage monuments and not to mention the innumerable festivals and events that feature throughout the year. It is a city full of colors and that speaks of Indian culture in every respect. Festivals in the likes of Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha, and Muharrum are celebrated here. Furthermore, Id Melas and Tazias taken out on Muharram as well as Urs (Fatehpur Sikri), Agra is also something to talk about. It is evident in a huge way that Agra veritably has a bag full of events to offer. And how about, the very famous Taj Mahotsav festival, held in Shilpgram. It draws millions from right across the country and the world. It is one of the most celebrated festivals in India. Similarly, the Urs (Fatehpur Sikri), Agra is also celebrated here. Sheikh Salim Chishti's Dargah hosts the fair in the month of Ramzan. Indian crafts are found in this fair. And there is no dearth of folk music, shayari or any kind of action for that matter. Performers bestow that extra bit of variety by performing classical dances to say the least. Moreover, the elephant and camel rides down here are some of the striking highlights of Agra. A food festival may also come your way bringing to you the best of Indian cuisine. Being a part of an Indian fair is like talking a walk down the Indian cultural extravaganza. And Urs (Fatehpur Sikri) Agra is just a prelude to that. This fair has the potential to entertain you right from the word go. UP Tourism Department makes all the necessary arrangements each year for the productive running of the fair. With Urs (Fatehpur Sikri), Agra, you can literally travel back to the Mughal era. The fair carries the flavor of times of yore and this is genially what visitors are keen on.
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