In Ethiopia, the birth year of Jesus Christ is recognized as seven or eight years later than the Gregorian, or “Western” calendar, which was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582.

"This difference in time calculation explains why the Ethiopian New Year falls on September 11 or 12 in the Gregorian calendar." This year, Enkutatash falls on September 12, 2023. History of ...

Well, it’s New Year in Ethiopia, and here’s why: The Ethiopian New Year. The Ethiopian New Year, Enkutatash, is an elaborate cultural event that signifies the nation's rich history.

“The Ethiopian calendar follows a 13-month year system. “Twelve of these months have 30 days each, and the final month, Pagumē, has five or six days, depending on whether it’s a leap year ...

The Ethiopian New Year—known as Enkutatash —occurs around September 11th or 12th, depending on the year. Unlike the widely used Gregorian calendar, the Ethiopian calendar has 13 months and is ...

In "Meskel Flower," Ruhama Wolle celebrates the Ethiopian New Year, Habesha kemis, and her ... While the world waits for the cold grip of winter to mark the start of its calendar, Ethiopia steps ...

The Ethiopian and Australian flags have been sewn together at the Ethiopian New Year's festival on Saturday, September 7th 2024 on Nicholson Street in Footscray. ( ABC News: Kyle Harley ) ...

In Ethiopia, the birth year of Jesus Christ is recognized as seven or eight years later than the Gregorian, or “Western” calendar, which was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582.

In Ethiopia, the birth year of Jesus Christ is recognized as seven or eight years later than the Gregorian, or “Western” calendar, which was introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582.