Meskel, the Finding of the True Cross, was colorfully celebrated across the country today. A prayer service, presided over by His Holiness Abune Basilos I, 6th Patriarch of the Orthodox Tewahdo Church ...

Addis Ababa, September 26, 2025 (ENA) -- The nationwide celebration of Meskel-Demera festival demonstrates Ethiopia’s diverse culture, rich history, and strong bond as a nation, Culture and Sports ...

MILWAUKIE, Ore. — Ed, who asked KGW News not to use his last name, has walked through Rivervilla Park in Milwaukie for the last several years. He does it quite often to look at the birds and waterfowl ...

The sisters Rebecca Meskel, left, and Matilda Meskel laughed after I pointed out that they were both wearing vibrantly colored shoes when we met outside The Broken Arm, a clothing store in Paris, on a ...

Nearly a century after starting a wildlife rehabilitation program in Northwest Portland, the Bird Alliance of Oregon is preparing to expand its footprint with a new site across town. The nonprofit, ...

CHUNCHEON, Gangwon Province — Ethiopia-gil, a road near to the Memorial Hall for Ethiopian Veterans of the Korean War in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, hosted a Meskel celebration for the 14th ...

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — “The importance of the celebration of Meskel to Ethiopians is to have us reflect on the idea of peace," said Berhanu Admass, a church deacon. “This is to have us embrace ...

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 ...

It is worth mentioning that Ethiopia is recognized for a diverse range of religious ceremonies celebrated in attention-grabbing way in various regions of the country. The celebration of Meskel (The ...

Thousands in Ethiopia's capital city defied a downpour to celebrate Meskel, the first big festival of the religious year. It marks the discovery of the cross Jesus was crucified on, according to ...