People in Hyderabad practice Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity. They speak Urdu, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and English. Muslims tend to speak Urdu, while Hindus and Christians speak Telugu, although members of both groups speak the other; all Hyderabadis generally understand and communicate in Hindi and English, but not necessarily as a primary language.

Among Indian Muslims, those in Hyderabadi are relatively conservative. Women often wear burqas in public, and other religious traditions are observed closely. Like other South Indians, Hyderabadis sometimes consider themselves to lead a more relaxed life than Northerners. Hyderabadis are laid-back, yet dynamic bunch of people.

Cuisine

Hyderabadi cuisine is very distinct from the rest of Indian cuisine. It is a blend of heavy Mughal influences and elements of the cuisine of Telangana, the surrounding region of Andhra Pradesh. Some famous dishes include Biryani, Baghare Baigan, Khubani ka Meetha and Double Ka Meetha, as well as haleem, a meat dish reminiscent of oatmeal that is traditionally eaten during the holy month of Ramadan . As many Muslim Hyderabadis go to the Middle East to work, in particular to Dubai, haleem is becoming popular in those regions as well. Local chains that serve halim and other Hyderabadi specialties is Yusufain Pista House, Café Bahar(located near Hyderguda/Himayath Nagar) and Hyderabad House; other renowned restaurants include G. Pulla Reddy Pure Ghee Sweets, Gokul Chat, near Sultan Bazar, famous for its North Indian chat, liberally doused with spices and yogurt.

Sports

Sports besides cricket are also popular in Hyderabad. In the inaugural Premiere Hockey League in 2005, Hyderabad Sultans won the championships. Hyderabad also recently got a new cricket stadium, Visakha.

Sporting Icons of Hyderabad.