Every September 11—as the rains retreat and the earth drinks its final drops—the golden petals of the Meskel flower are blooming across Ethiopia. They blanket the highlands in yellow brilliance, a ...
People march towards the Meskel Square in celebration of the Meskel festival in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, on Sept. 26, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua) Tens of thousands of people gathered on Thursday in ...
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 ...
Thousands gather in Ethiopia's capital to celebrate a religious festival. Many are thinking of peace
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Thousands of Ethiopians gathered in the capital Thursday to celebrate an annual religious festival distinguished by the lighting of bonfires according to the beliefs of the ...
Addis Ababa, September 27, 2025 (ENA) -- Foreign tourists who came to visit Ethiopia from various countries were captivated by the unique and impressive Meskel-Demera celebrations at Meskel Square in ...
STORY: Hundreds of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrated Meskel square in the capital Addis Ababa on Wednesday (September 27). This year's celebrations take place as a conflict rages in the country ...
AURORA — Meskel is celebrated every September after the Ethiopian New Year. “Meskel means cross,” said Woldey Assefa, chair of the board at St Mary Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church in Aurora. “This ...
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