The Ethiopian New Year, or Enkutatash in Amharic language, falls on September 11 (or September 12 during a leap year). The East African nation uses a unique calendar, which counts its year seven to eight years behind the Gregorian calendar. Enkutatash marks the end of the three-month rainy season, when bright autumn days return to the vastly highland nation. Steeped in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church traditions, Enkutatash celebrations usually begin with church activities. For children, the new attires from parents and gifts from community members are undoubtedly the most expected thing of Enkutatash.

Source: Ethiopian News September 11, 2020 09:33 UTC