BBC6 年
Ethiopia's Meskel festival: Bonfires, robes and crosses
Thousands celebrated the eve of the festival, known as Demera, by gathering in Meskel Square in the heart of the capital city, Addis Ababa. Demera, which falls on 26 September, is a colourful ...
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Ethiopian faithful celebrate Meskel as they pray for peace
Thousands of Ethiopians were gathered on Addis Ababa's Meskel square Thursday (Sep. 26). The festival celebrates the cross upon which Jesus was crucified, according to the church beliefs ...
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Thousands gather in Ethiopia's capital to celebrate a religious festival. Many are thinking ...
National celebrations of the festival, known as Meskel, traditionally happen in a square by the same name in Addis Ababa. It is one of Ethiopia’s most celebrated religious holidays, marked with ...