TIMKET, THE ETHIOPIAN EPIPHANY (ጥምቀት)
Timket (also known as Timkat ) is an Orthodox Christian celebration of the Ethiopian Epiphany. It marks the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. Pilgrims come from everywhere to participate in the festival and witness the reenactment of the baptism. Across the country, large crowds gather when religious festivities begin, with spectacular processions, […]
