Ethiopia: Tigrayan women celebrate Ashenda amid fears of new war
Ethiopia Donning colourful festive dresses with their hair braided, young Tigrinya girls sang and danced in Addis Ababa to celebrate Ashenda, a holiday marking the end of a 15-day fast known as Filseta."Because of the current condition, everyone is eager to celebrate it back home [Tigray].
Originally a Christian festival marking the end of a 15-day fast commemorating the Assumption of Mary, Ashenda has evolved into a celebration that transcends religion.
This is a summary of the original articles listed below. Always read the source articles for the full context. GhanaSummary does not create or modify the news — we summarise and link to original publishers.
