Ethiopia Festival Tour2949261

Religion plays a fundamental part of ethiopia tours. The Orthodox Tewahedo Church ceremonies are unique and impressive; especially Timket (Epiphany) and Ledet (Christmas) festivals which give colourful ceremonies and celebrations. People clothe themselves with traditional costume and celebrate festivals across the nation with colourful unique ceremonies.

Ethiopian Orthodox Christian Festivals in Ethiopia

The key captivating Christian festivals and events within this category include Timket (Epiphany) in January, Ledet (Christmas) December and Hidar Tsion in November.

Timket (Epiphany) in January

Timket is Ethiopian language for Epiphany. The vacation commemorating Christ's baptism within the River Jordan is of special significance in Ethiopia. It is the most significant and colorful event of the season. Timket is widely known in Ethiopia on January 19 beginning for the Eve of Timket with colourful processions and ceremonies ending for the January 20.

Although festival is essentially religious, they have no lack of secular elements such as partying and match-making.

In Timket, Tella and Tej are brewed, special bread is baked, and sheep are slaughtered to mark the three-day celebration.

Best place to witness this festival: Gonder, Lalibela and Addis Ababa

Ledet (Ethiopian Christmas) December

Ledet (Christmas) falls on December 29 Ethiopian calendar (January 7 Gregorian calendar). Ledet (Christmas) is well known after 43 days fasting generally known as Tsome Gahad (Advent), using a spectacular procession, which begins at 6 AM which lasts until 9 AM. As soon as the mass service, people go home to interrupt the short using the meat of chicken or lamb or beef along with injera as well as the traditional drinks (i.e. tella or tej).

Best spot to witness this festival: Lalibela

Hidar Tsion in November

The Virgin Mary is one of the most venerated coming from all religious figures ethiopia tours.

About 33 days are annually specialized in different celebrations in the commemoration of Mary. "Hidar Tsion" is owned by the existence of the Ark from the Covenant in Axum and the thought the Ark itself is a symbolism to her womb.