ADDIS ABABA--Ashenda, 'the women's festival,' which also corresponds to the end of the two-week fasting period for the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Christians in the commemoration of the Holy Virgin Mary, has started yesterday colorfully in Mekelle.
The celebration, which is also called Solol and Shadey in Amhara state is also being celebrated.
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