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 ...
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 ...
A high priest holds a cross while standing in front of a bonfire during the Meskel celebrations in Addis Ababa - Copyright AFP Nalini LEPETIT-CHELLA, Paz PIZARRO ...
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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 ...