Ethiopians celebrate Meskel and call for peace amid fighting
Summary
Thousands of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians gathered to celebrate Meskel, a yearly festival marking the discovery of the True Cross, a Christian symbol related to Jesus' crucifixion. This year, during the celebration, many people expressed a desire for peace because of ongoing violence in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region.Key Facts
- Meskel is an important annual festival for Ethiopian Orthodox Christians.
- It celebrates the finding of the True Cross, believed to be where Jesus was crucified.
- Thousands of worshippers took part in the Meskel celebrations.
- The event took place amid fighting in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region.
- Attendees called for peace during the festival.
- The Tigray conflict has caused unrest and violence in northern Ethiopia.
- Meskel is both a religious and cultural event in Ethiopia.
- The calls for peace highlight public concern over the ongoing conflict.
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