Thousands think of peace as they celebrate religious festival in Ethiopian capital
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.
Ethiopian Orthodox Church followers celebrate Demera, an annual bonfire lighting ceremony on the eve of the Meskel festival- the finding of the True Cross, up on which Jesus was crucified.
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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 ...
The festival of Meskel is celebrated across Ethiopia colorfully on 27 September to commemorate the unearthing of the True Holy Cross of Christ. Celebrations begin with the building of the Demera ...
Tens of thousands of people gathered on Thursday in Addis Ababa the capital of Ethiopia to celebrate Meskel a major religious festival that include ...
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