Timkat (Amharic: ጥምቀት which means “baptism”) (also spelled Timket, or Timqat) is the Ethiopian Orthodox celebration of Epiphany. It is celebrated on January…

Meskel is one of the most important ecclesiastical holidays in the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar. It is also known as The Finding of the…

Irreecha is Thanksgiving holiday of the Oromo People in Ethiopia. The Oromo People celebrate Irreecha to thank Waaqa (God) for the blessings and…

Ethiopian Great Run is an annual 10 Kilometer road running even which takes place in November in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Hits: 210

Fiche is an anniversary celebrated by the Sidama people as a New Year event. According to socio-cultural heritages handed down by forefathers through…

Debre Damo is the name of a flat-topped mountain, or amba, and a 6th-century monastery in northern Ethiopia. The mountain is a steeply…

Sof Omar Cave is one of the most spectacular and extensive underground caverns in the world: the Sof Omar cave system. Formed by…

Ashenda is a unique traditional festival which takes place in August. This event is mostly for girls and young women, which they await…

Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa, is a rugged, landlocked country split by the Great Rift Valley. With archaeological finds dating back more…