Enkutatash
Enkutatash is a traditional Ethiopian celebration marking the beginning of the new Ethiopian year. It coincides with the Ethiopian Orthodox Church's celebration of Meskel, the finding of the True Cross on September 11 to 12. However, Enkutatash is essentially a nine-day celebration that starts around September 11 with the Meskel festivities.
Traditionally, the old year ended on the Ethiopian New Year's Eve when the sun set on the
The exact date of Enkutatash in the Gregorian calendar varies every year due to the differences in
In Ethiopia, Enkutatash marks the beginning of spring and a renewal of life. On the day of