9-9-9: September Holidays in Ethiopia
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Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) will be celebrated on Friday, September 11, which is according to the Julian Calendar. For an interesting take on the New Year, check out this article from Reuters, incorporating technology and HIV/Aids awareness in Ethiopia - "New Year, New Life".
Two additional religious holidays coming up in Ethiopia are Sunday September 20 & 27. Id Al Fetir is celebrated on the 20th, and is an Islamic holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan (a month of fasting). On September 27 Meskel is celebrated, which is a Christian holiday celebrating the "discovery of the true cross" on which Jesus was crucified. Click this link (religious festivals) for more information on these festivals and other celebrations throughout the year.
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Ethiopian New Year (Enkutatash) will be celebrated on Friday, September 11, which is according to the Julian Calendar. For an interesting take on the New Year, check out this article from Reuters, incorporating technology and HIV/Aids awareness in Ethiopia - "New Year, New Life".
Two additional religious holidays coming up in Ethiopia are Sunday September 20 & 27. Id Al Fetir is celebrated on the 20th, and is an Islamic holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan (a month of fasting). On September 27 Meskel is celebrated, which is a Christian holiday celebrating the "discovery of the true cross" on which Jesus was crucified. Click this link (religious festivals) for more information on these festivals and other celebrations throughout the year.
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