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🇪🇹 Timkat in Ethiopia
Also known as: Ethiopian Epiphany
Ethiopian Orthodox Epiphany celebration
Date in Ethiopia
January 19
Duration2 days
Timkat is the Ethiopian Orthodox celebration of Epiphany, commemorating the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River.
Commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. Features colorful processions with replicas of the Ark of the Covenant and ceremonial baptismal rites.
How Timkat is observed in Ethiopia
Historical significance
Timkat has been celebrated in Ethiopia since the 4th century when Christianity became the state religion.
Public life in Ethiopia
BanksClosed
SchoolsClosed
Government officesClosed
Calendar & celebration
Calendar systems
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