Sheik Hussein Shrine and Islamic Pilgrimage
Sheik Hussein Shrine and Islamic PilgrimageIn 13 century, a Muslim Sheikh from the Hadramut (a district on the south coast
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Religious Festivals
Religious Festivals
Kulubi, Saint Gabriel Church Festival
Kulubi, Saint Gabriel FestivalThe church was built in 1880.The festival of Saint Gabriel (kulubi Gabriel), the Archangel, is celebrated on
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Gishen Mariam
Gishen MariamIs located 483 kilometers north of Addis Ababa in Wollo Region. Gishen Mariam Church is situated in a marvelous
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Fassika (Easter)
Fassika (Easter)Fassika (Easter) falls on every 27 April. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church offers special daily prayers during the Fassika season.
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Ethiopian Christmas (Genna)
Ethiopian Christmas (Genna)Genna Festival is celebrated on every 05-08 January after a 40 days fasting among Orthodox Christians. On the
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Mariam Zion, Hidar Zion
Mariam Zion, Hidar ZionCelebration of Saint Mary of AxumOne of the most fascinating and advanced legendary (may be real history)
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Finding of the True Cross,Meskal
Finding of the True Cross (Meskal)The True Cross is the name for physical remnants traditionally believed to be from the
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Religious Festivals, Ethiopia
Religious FestivalsIn Ethiopia; religion, especially Orthodox Tewahedo is inseparable part of life.The Orthodox Tewahedo Church ceremonies are unique and impressive;
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Timkat, Ethiopian
Timket (Epiphany)Timket is the greatest Ethiopian religious festival. Timkat festival dates back to the legendary history of The Ark of
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