Ethiopia celebrates entry into a New Year today with bright and colourful decorations in the capital, Addis Ababa and other cities and towns across the country.
The country, according to the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar is nearly seven years behind the Georgian calendar which is commonly used worldwide.
The government outlined a 10-day event between September 1 – 10 as part of plans to warmly welcome the New Year.
The events as announced by the Minister of information, Negeri Lencho are Love Day, Mothers’ and Children’s Day, Elders’ Day, Peace Day, Reading Day, Green Development Day, Respect Day, National Feelings Day, Unity Day and Ethiopia Day.
Social media is also buzzing with the people sending congratulatory messages.
Melkam Addis Amet! ???
Wishing all #Ethiopia|ns, at home and abroad, a happy and prosperous new year! ?#EthiopianNewYear #Enkutatash pic.twitter.com/Pbx0oWrRSA
— Ethiopian Embassy UK | #EthiopiaInUK ???? (@EthioEmbassyUK) September 10, 2017
???? ??? ??? Happy Ethiopian New year! We are looking forward to another fantastic year working with our partners in Ethiopia. #enkutatash pic.twitter.com/0OkpWUHxmy
— Ethiopiaid (@Ethiopiaid) September 11, 2017