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 ...
Thousands of Ethiopians have gathered in the capital city to celebrate an annual religious festival distinguished by the ...
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 ...
In a new photo series, editor and creative producer Ruhama Wolle evokes the complexity of homebuilding and return.
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 ...
In a new photo series entitled “Meskel Flower: A Love Letter to Ethiopia,” Wolle contends with self-declaration of home and identity unfettered by miles of distance. Over the past two years ...
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 ...