Ethiopia, Meskel
Thousands gather in Ethiopia’s capital to celebrate a religious festival. Many are thinking of peace
Thousands of Ethiopians have gathered in the capital city to celebrate an annual religious festival distinguished by the lighting of bonfires according to the beliefs of the local Orthodox Christian faithful.
(Hello Africa) Tens of thousands celebrate Meskel festival in Ethiopia capital with traditional bonfire ceremony
Tens of thousands of people gathered Thursday in Addis Ababa the capital of Ethiopia to celebrate Meskel a major religious festival that includes t
Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrate Meskel, the feast of the Cross, as they pray for peace
Thousands of Ethiopians were gathered on Addis Ababa's Meskel square Thursday (Sep. 26). The festival celebrates the cross upon which Jesus was crucified, according to the church beliefs, and its recovery by Saint Helena,
Ethiopian faithful celebrate Meskel as they pray for peace
Ethiopian Orthodox Christian faithfuls marching and singing during a religious festival known as "Meskel". Thousands of Ethiopians were gathered on Addis Ababa's Meskel square Thursday (Sep. 26). The festival celebrates the cross upon which Jesus was crucified,
Feature: Tens of thousands celebrate Meskel festival in Ethiopia capital with traditional bonfire ceremony
Tens of thousands of people gathered on Thursday in Addis Ababa the capital of Ethiopia to celebrate Meskel a major religious festival that include
Thousands think of peace as they celebrate religious festival in Ethiopian capital
Thousands of Ethiopians gathered in the capital Addis Ababa to celebrate Meskel, an annual religious festival distinguished by the lighting of bonfires according to the beliefs of the local Orthodox Christian faithful.
Ethiopia festival fires burn bright despite downpour
Thousands in Ethiopia's capital city defied a downpour to celebrate Meskel, the first big festival of the religious year. It ...
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LIGHTING THE WAY
Ethiopians across the country and beyond come together for the vibrant two-day celebration of Meskel beginning September 26th ...
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Ethiopia: Happy Meskel Festival
Meskel Festival, the discovery of the True Cross upon which Jesus was crucified, is one of the major Ethiopian Orthodox festivals celebrated warmly and colorfully by Orthodox Christians.
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Tourists who witnessed the vibrant Demera celebration at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa said that they were captivated by the ...
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Ethiopia: Meskel Festival to Boost Tourism, Stimulate Dev't
Ethiopia is home to numerous cultural and spiritual heritages. It is the leading country in Africa through registering more than 10 heritages in UNESCO's prestigious world heritages list. And this ...