Hump day getaway: Ethiopian New Year

Posted on September 9th, 2009 – 5:34 PM
By Elizabeth Larsen

September 11 is the l Enkutatash, or Ethiopian New Year. The date traditionally marks both the end of the rainy season and the return of Queen of Sheba after a journey to Jerusalem. The holiday is celebrated with dancing and singing throughout the country’s villages. Â

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