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Ethiopian New Year
Ethiopian New Year celebration
Celebration date
September 11
Geographic reach
1 country
Marks the end of the rainy season and beginning of the Ethiopian New Year. The name 'Enkutatash' means 'gift of jewels', referring to the Queen of Sheba's return to Ethiopia.
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On this day in African history
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