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 the ...
STORY: Hundreds of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians celebrated Meskel square in the capital Addis Ababa on Wednesday (September 27). This year's celebrations take place as a conflict rages in the country ...
A high priest holds a cross while standing in front of a bonfire during the Meskel celebrations in Addis Ababa - Copyright AFP Nalini LEPETIT-CHELLA, Paz PIZARRO ...
Thousands of Orthodox Christians dressed in white celebrated Christmas Eve in Addis Ababa’s Meskel Square on Tuesday. The candlelight ceremony in Ethiopia’s capital was followed by an all-night church ...
Addis Ababa, September 26, 2025 (ENA) -- The nationwide celebration of Meskel-Demera festival demonstrates Ethiopia’s diverse culture, rich history, and strong bond as a nation, Culture and Sports ...
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — 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 ...