20/01/2020
The of Timkat is the most important holiday in . Timkat ( in Amharic), is the Ethiopian celebration of the Epiphany. It celebrates the baptism of in the River by John the Baptist.
On the eve of Timkat, clergy wear ceremonial robes, men and women don white clothing (shamma), and children wear colorful clothes and crowns to partake in the festive processions. The Tabot, a symbol of the Ark of containing the 10 Commandments, is wrapped in luxurious clothing and taken out of the in procession on the head of the priest. The Divine is celebrated near a body of water early in the morning after which the water is blessed and sprinkled on the faithful gathered. Many choose to immerse themselves in the water, thereby, symbolically renewing their baptism. Following the ceremony, the Tabot is taken back to church in a colorful procession.
Timkat is celebrated on the 10th day of Terr on the Ethiopian calendar, which corresponds to Jan. 19 (or Jan. 20 in Leap Year) in the Gregorian calendar. This year Timkat is celebrated on January 19, 2013.
Happy Timket (Epiphany) Ethiopians.
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