Meskel Festival, the discovery of the True Cross upon which Jesus was crucified, is one of the major Ethiopian Orthodox festivals celebrated warmly and colorfully by Orthodox Christians.
It is worth mentioning that Ethiopia is recognized for a diverse range of religious ceremonies celebrated in attention-grabbing way in various regions of the country. The celebration of Meskel (The ...
Ethiopian Orthodox Christian faithfuls marching and singing during a religious festival known as "Meskel". Thousands of Ethiopians were gathered on Addis Ababa's Meskel square Thursday (Sep. 26). The ...
People march towards the Meskel Square in celebration of the Meskel festival in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, on Sept. 26, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua) ...