Religious Festivals Timkat, or the Epiphany, is the most important celebration of the ethiopian orthodox Church, and takes place on January 18th and 19th.
Easter is observed usually a week later than when the Gregorian calendar dectates.
The most important Muslim festival is Ramadan , which takes place on the ninth month of the lunar year, according to the Islamic calendar. Ramadan marks the end of a month long fast, which services to remind people of how the Koran was revealed to the Prophet Mohammed . The Islamic New Year celebrate Mohmmed's flight from Mecca, and follows the fast of Ramadan. The birthday of the prophet Mohammed is also celebrated as christmas on the twelfth night of the first lunar month. These celebrations bring together friends and families all over the country.