Meskel Adebabay Ethiopia

Thousands gather in Ethiopia’s capital to celebrate a religious festival. Many are thinking of peace

Thousands of Ethiopians have gathered in the capital city to celebrate an annual religious festival distinguished by the lighting of bonfires according to the beliefs of the local Orthodox Christian faithful.

Africanews English on MSN · 2d

Ethiopian faithful celebrate Meskel as they pray for peace

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. 26). The festival celebrates the cross upon which Jesus was crucified,

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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 ...

Yahoo · 2d

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.

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"Meskel Flower," A Photo Series Is A Living Archive of Ethiopian Renewal

In a new photo series, editor and creative producer Ruhama Wolle evokes the complexity of homebuilding and return.

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Ethiopia: Meskel - Ethiopia's World Heritage Worth Promoting Globally

It is one of the 9 religious and cultural holidays celebrated in Ethiopia between August and September. In addition to its religious values, Meskel is punctuated with the end of the main rainy ...

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