Timket or Epiphany—baptism of Jesus Christ
Epiphany, Timket- in local language, is one the most colorful and hugely significant religious festival in Ethiopia. It is celebrated on January 19 every year and it is almost nationwide
‘Meskel or Demera’—the finding of True Cross
Two weeks after we celebrate our New Year which is on the 11th of September, we will happily start celebrating another colorful and religiously important occasion, the Meskal or Finding
Kuloubi Gabriel— Coronation of Saint Gabriel
This amazing and colorful religious festival is held twice a year, on the 28 of December and end of July; traveling to Diredawa, Eastern Ethiopia to the hilltop Kuloubi is
Gishen Mariam—Commemoration of Saint Mary
Perhaps the most adventurous and breathtaking pilgrimage tour in Ethiopia, Gishen Mariam is celebrated on 1st of October in the Cross-shaped Mountains of Ambasel region. Driving 480Km North en route
‘Genna’ Ethiopian Christmas—Birth of Jesus Christ
Christmas in Ethiopia is unique compared to the rest of the world which is mainly getting together and sharing gift among family and friends; gift sharing is a rare activity
Debre Damo Monastery
‘Debre Damo’ Monastery – 6th century Monastery as high as 2200M above Sea Level One of the most eye-catching views in the North parts of Ethiopia is at the top
Axum Zion: Celebration of Saint Mary
All religious tour in Ethiopia have equal importance and the main reason is getting blessing and forgiveness, but going to Axum for the yearly celebration of Axum Zion has extra
