The events that are celebrated in Addis Ababa are mostly religious. Thousands of people join and enjoy during the events. One of the most important events in Addis Ababa is Timkat- Feast of the Epiphany. Timkat is celebrated with grandeur across Ethiopia. This event is held to honor the baptism of Jesus Christ in River Jordan by the Baptist John.
Some of other events that are celebrated in Addis Ababa are:3.
- Id Al Adha (Arafa): This festival is celebrated on 10th January. This day is regarded as a national holiday and is the last day of Mecca's Hajj pilgrimage.
- "Genna"- Ethiopian Christmas: This event is celebrated on 7th January. During this festival church service takes place throughout the night and people visit various churches of the city.
- "Mawlid": Malwid, which is celebrated on 10th
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April, is the birthday of Prophet Mohammed and is regarded as a national holiday.
- Victory of Adwa Commemoration Day: Celebrated on 2nd March, on this day the Italians were defeated in the Battle of Adwa in the year 1896.
Some of the other events of Addis Ababa are:
- 'Fasika' - Ethiopian Easter: 23rd April
- Ethiopian Good Friday: 21st April
- Overthrow of the Derg Regime: 28th May
- Ethiopian Patriots Victory Day: 5th May
- 'Meskel'- Finding of the True Cross: 27th September
- 'Enkutatash' - Ethiopian New Year: 11th September
- 'Id Al Fater' - End of Ramedan: 22nd October
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