Ethiopian New Year Celebrations - Symbols of National Optimism

Between August 15 up to the end of September some 6 public holidays will be marked in Ethiopia. They include Ed Al Adha , Buhe, Ashenda, Ethiopian New Year, Meskel and Erecha.

The festive season depicts the end of the rainy season and the onset of spring in Ethiopia. Enkutatash is the first day of the New Year in Ethiopia. It occurs on Meskerem 1 on the Ethiopian calendar, which is 11 September or, during a leap year, 12 September according to the Gregorian calendar.

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