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🇪🇹 Ethiopian Good Friday (Siklet) in Ethiopia
Commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus
Date in Ethiopia
April 24
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary.
Solemn religious observance marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ according to the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar.
How Ethiopian Good Friday (Siklet) is observed in Ethiopia
Historical significance
Part of the Christian liturgical calendar, observed by Ethiopian Orthodox Church.
Public life in Ethiopia
BanksClosed
SchoolsClosed
Government officesClosed
Calendar & celebration
Calendar systems
Ethiopian
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