Easter in Ethiopia: What You Should Know
Easter in Ethiopia: What You Should Know
Easter, or Fasika, is the most important holiday for Ethiopian Orthodox Christians. The day commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and signifies hope, joy, and spirituality.
Here are some facts about Fasika:
It marks the end of a 55-day fast from all meat and animal products.
The day leading up to Easter Sunday is called Himamat (suffering, pain, and grief), during which the faithful pray and remember the suffering of Jesus Christ.
On Easter Eve, Ethiopian Christians attend an hours-long church service that ends around 3 am, after which they break their fast and celebrate the rising of Christ.
On Easter Sunday, the faithful of the Ethiopian Tewahedo Orthodox Church and other Christian denominations celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with various festivities, food, and drinks.
In Ethiopia, it is customary to give charity to fellow citizens during Easter.
The Ethiopian solar calendar is different from much of the world, and because of this, the Easter holiday falls weeks after it is observed elsewhere.
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