Festivals & Holidays

Mamo Gebrehiwot January 7, 2017

The birth of Jesus Christ (drawn by: Mengistu Chernet) All Christian denominations in Ethiopia celebrate Christmas on Jan. 7. ADDIS...

Markos Berhanu January 20, 2016

Timket celebration in Hawassa Addis Ababa - Timket (Ethiopian Epiphany), which marks the Baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist...

Markos Berhanu January 18, 2016

Special to Ethiopia, this colorful three-day annual carnival, Timket is celebrated on the 20th of January to commemorate Christ's baptism. The...