Thousands in Ethiopia's capital city defied a downpour to celebrate Meskel, the first big festival of the religious year. It ...
Thousands gather in Ethiopia's capital to celebrate a religious festival. Many are thinking of peace
Thousands of Ethiopians gathered in the capital Thursday to celebrate an annual religious festival distinguished by the ...
Meskel Festival, the discovery of the True Cross upon which Jesus was crucified, is one of the major Ethiopian Orthodox festivals celebrated warmly and colorfully by Orthodox Christians.
The festival revolves around the grand ritual of the Demera, a towering bonfire symbolizing the Holy Cross discovered by Queen Helena. Ethiopia's vibrant outdoor religious festival, Meskel/Demera ...
Thousands gather in Ethiopia's capital to celebrate a religious festival. Many are thinking of peace
National celebrations of the festival, known as Meskel, traditionally happen in a square by the same name in Addis Ababa. It is one of Ethiopia’s most celebrated religious holidays, marked with ...
Thousands gather in Ethiopia's capital to celebrate a religious festival. Many are thinking of peace
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 ...
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