Epiphany ends with a communal pool party in the east African country. One of the most important religious festivals of the year, Timket is a kind of mass baptism in which young and old gather by ...

Timket promotes the development of tourism in the country as it attracts tourist from various countries of the world, she noted; emphasizing Ethiopia’s immense potential and abundance various ...

Addis Ababa, January 18, 2025 (ENA)—The annual Timket (Ethiopian Epiphany) is being colorfully celebrated, beginning in the early hours of this morning across the country. With processions of priests ...

An Ethiopian Orthodox priest carrying "Tabot" on his head gets off a canoe at the holy water baptism place during the annual Epiphany celebration called "Timket" to commemorate Jesus Christ's ...

All over the country, large crowds gather, with pilgrims coming from all over to witness the re-enactment and take part in the festival, which lasts three days. The event is more than just a date on ...

Addis Ababa, January 18, 2025 (ENA)—Frequently, various festivals in Ethiopia attract numerous tourists in this month of January. The most popular holiday throughout the country that is celebrated in ...

Timket, Ethiopia’s celebration of Epiphany, is observed annually on January 19—or January 20 during leap years. Rooted in the 4th century A.D., it commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the ...

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia Followers of the Ethiopian Orthodox faith on Friday celebrated Timket -- also called the Epiphany -- a holiday commemorating Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan River.

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Thousands of Ethiopian Orthodox followers gathered in the capital Addis Ababa on Friday and Saturday to celebrate Epiphany, also called Timket, a religious festival ...

People celebrate Timket, the annual Ethiopian Epiphany festival, in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, Jan. 20, 2024. Millions of people on Saturday celebrated Timket, the annual Ethiopian Epiphany ...

Thousands of Ethiopian Orthodox followers gathered in the capital Addis Ababa on Friday and Saturday to celebrate Epiphany, also called Timket, a religious festival commemorating Jesus' baptism in the ...