Meskel is a yearly religious holiday in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, which commemorates the discovery of the True Cross by the Roman Empress Helena in the fourth century. Meskel occurs on the... Read more »

Meskel, a UNESCO registered intangible heritage, is among the major holidays that Ethiopia marks every year, in the month of September. It falls in the days that foreshadow the conclusion of the... Read more »

For Hadiya, Yahode Meskela is considered to be the beginning of a new year. It is celebrated by burning the big Demera. Some people associate it with the Orthodox religion, which has... Read more »

As is the case in every society, Ethiopians come from different ethnic, family background, life style, education and work experience and individuals have their unique characteristics. Being welcoming, friendly, generous, respectful and... Read more »

Eshetu Melese has been working as a teacher for more than 40 years in public and private schools. Since teaching is his most preferred profession from childhood, he decided to stay in... Read more »

Birraa, the season that succeeds the cold summer in Oromo land, is the time uneasiness ends and abundance begins as many food crops especially maize ripe and families lead a decent life.... Read more »

Members of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have met last week in Addis Ababa to discuss on the progresses of the Nairobi Declaration that signed by IGAD member states in 2017... Read more »

Recently, millions of Ethiopians celebrated their grand holyday of Ethiopian New Year 2012. The celebration of the New Year may not feel singularity and rare for those who are strange to the... Read more »