Ethiopia celebrates Christmas 13 days later than 25th December

In Ethiopia, the Orthodox Christmas, known as “Lidet” was celebrated yesterday. The three-day festival, filled with religious ceremonies and family gatherings, draws believers from across the country and around the world. Ethiopians follow the Julian calendar, which runs 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar, used by Catholic and Protestant churches. 

This year, thousands of Ethiopian



pilgrims and international tourists gathered in the historic town of Lalibela to celebrate Orthodox Christmas at one of the world’s oldest and most unique churches. Lalibela’s churches, built in the 12th century during the reign of King Lalibela, are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and remain a pilgrimage destination for millions of Christians each year.