Fire, smoke and colour as Ethiopians mark Meskel - BBC
WEBSep 27, 2021 · Fire, smoke and colour as Ethiopians mark Meskel. Ethiopian Orthodox Christians, celebrating the Meskel festival, came together in the capital, Addis Ababa, after most of the faithful skipped...
Ethiopian government imposes restriction on Meskel Celebration
WEBSep 26, 2023 · It is going to be strictly the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Flag. Printing and selling of T-Shirts is not allowed too. “Since the holiday is a religious one, not commerce, no printing T-shirts is not allowed,” it is said.
Shadow of war hangs over Ethiopia's Meskel festival celebrations
WEBSep 27, 2022 · The shadow of war hung over Ethiopia's Meskel festival in Addis Ababa on Tuesday, with high security, low turnout and Orthodox Christian priests calling for peace and forgiveness in their...
Thousands gather in Ethiopia's capital to celebrate a religious ...
WEB3 days ago · In celebrations of Meskel — a word in the local Amharic language for “cross” — bonfires are burned across the country. In Meskel square Thursday, the patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church lit a large one in the presence of thousands of believers in white costumes.
Ethiopian faithful celebrate Meskel as they pray for peace
WEB2 days ago · 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....
Meskel in Ethiopia: Festival fires burn bright despite downpour
WEB2 days ago · 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...
In a divided Ethiopia, the Orthodox mark Meskel celebration - France 24
WEBSep 27, 2023 · Orthodox Ethiopians on Wednesday marked the beginning of Meskel, one of the holiest celebrations in the Christian tradition followed in this devout nation riven by ethnic and political violence.
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Street celebrations as rebels seize ... - BBC
WEBJun 29, 2021 · Rebel forces in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region have retaken its capital, Mekelle, sparking street celebrations and forcing officials to flee.
Ethiopian Christians Mark Meskel Celebration - Voice of America
WEBSep 27, 2023 · ADDIS ABABA - Orthodox Ethiopians on Wednesday marked the beginning of Meskel, one of the holiest celebrations in the Christian tradition followed in this devout nation riven by ethnic and political violence.
Thousands think of peace as they celebrate religious festival in ...
WEB3 days ago · 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.