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Meskel Square ( Amharic: መስቀል አደባባይ, romanized : mesik’el ādebabay, lit. 'Cross Square') is a public square in the city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is often a site for Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church gatherings or for demonstrations and festivals, notably, the Meskel Festival from which it takes its name.
Sep 27, 2018 · Thousands celebrated the eve of the festival, known as Demera, by gathering in Meskel Square in the heart of the capital city, Addis Ababa.
Meskel (Ge'ez: መስቀል, romanized: Mesk’el) is an Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Tewahedo Church holiday that commemorates the discovery of the True Cross by the Roman Empress Helena (Saint Helena) in the fourth century.
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Sep 11, 2023 · Meskel is a Christian holiday that commemorates the discovery of the Cross on which Jesus was crucified. It involves lighting bonfires, wearing yellow flowers, and participating in processions and dances. Learn about the origin, meaning, and traditions of Meskel in Ethiopia.
Meskel is a major national and religious celebration in Ethiopia, held on September 27. It involves building a pyramid of branches, called demera, and setting it on fire, followed by feasting and dancing.
Meskel Square is a central location in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This square is used during very important occasions, some of the most popular being public gatherings, demonstrations and festivals (the biggest one is called the Meskel festival)
Sep 27, 2021 · The highlight on Sunday, which was the eve of the festival, called Demera, is the lighting of a bonfire in the centre of the Meskel Square - a huge public plaza at the heart of the capital.
