04/26/08
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Posted by:
Felicia @ 7:47 am
No, really. In Ethiopia, Easter is this Sunday. Our weekly report from CHI had this to say:
ETHIOPIAN
HOLIDAY
25 April 2008 (17 Miaziya 2000 Ethiopian Calendar) is Good Friday of Ethiopia and 27 April 2008 (19 Miaziya 2000 Ethiopian Calendar) is Easter of Ethiopia.
Fasika is the greatest festival for the devoted followers of Orthodox Church of Ethiopia. People fast for 56 days and do
not eat meat or any animal product like eggs, butter and milk. They pray and try to be as positive as possible to others and themselves—no cursing or gossiping!!
Spouses do not share same bed.
Fasika
has a unique place for Orthodox Church followers of Ethiopia. It is the day we remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and the 56 days of fasting is a symbolic representation of sharing His sacrifice for all human beings. People celebrate Fasika with intense joy, food, drink and exchange gifts. Keeping the tradition alive, Children’s Hope International— Ethiopia will distribute holiday gifts to 150 orphans of its own.
25 April 2008 (17 April 2000
Ethiopian Calendar) = Good Friday = Siklet
27 April 2008 (19 April 2000
Ethiopian Calendar) = Easter = Fasika