Ethiopian New Year : Enkutatash

Ethiopia celebrates new year differently from the rest of the world. New year at Ethiopia is between September 11-12.

Ethiopian New Year is called Enkutatsha in Amharic (Ethiopian language) which means gift of the jewel. Ethiopia is predominantly Christian Orthodox and the new year is considered a religious holiday.

Ethiopia: Networking

Useful Expat Online Networking in Addis Ababa Ethiopia