Ethiopian Orthodox Easter, known as Fasika, is a deeply rooted religious observance celebrated with fasting and spiritual reflection. Travelers visiting Ethiopia during this time can immerse themselves in this unique cultural experience. Fasting, which precedes the Easter celebration, is a significant aspect of Ethiopian Orthodox tradition. During the 55-day fasting period, adherents abstain from animal […]
Adwa; Musolini vs Minilik II Minilik of Ethiopia The newly created Kingdom of Italy was a newcomer to the sharing of Africa, and as a late conqueror it had barely reached the last slice of the cake: Eritrea and Somalia, in the east of the continent on the so-called “Golden Horn”. On its western border […]
Christmas in Ethiopia, like most Christian holidays, is celebrated in a unique way. January 7, Genna’s holiday (also known as Lidet or “birthday”)
1 – The Ethiopian Wolf (Key kebero) The Simien Mountains are the best place in Ethiopia to spot the majestic and enigmatic Ethiopian Wolf, which is sadly an endangered species due to the expansion of agriculture in the area, with less than 500 surviving in the wild. It is the world’s rarest canid. The wolf […]
