The beginning of a new year is a time where people reflect on the past and look forward to what's next. In the African countries of Ethiopia and Eritrea, the New Year's celebration is called ...
In Ethiopia, time truly feels like it stands still in a fascinating way. This beautiful East African country follows its own ...
(CNN) — On September 11, Ethiopians will celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another. However, when the West African country rings in its New Year in a few months, it will technically ...
Every September 11—as the rains retreat and the earth drinks its final drops—the golden petals of the Meskel flower are blooming across Ethiopia. They blanket the highlands in yellow brilliance, a ...
Ethiopia is a land of ancient traditions and unique cultural identities, including its own calendar system. The Ethiopian calendar, based on the Coptic calendar, comprises 13 months—12 of which have ...