💧 Timkat (Ethiopian Epiphany)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Jan 18 – 20, 2027
A UNESCO-listed Ethiopian Orthodox celebration of Christ's baptism: on the eve, replicas of the Ark (tabots) are carried to the water amid white-robed crowds; at dawn the water is blessed and sprinkled over everyone.
Good to know
- The most famous celebrations are at Fasilides' Bath in Gondar and in Lalibela, both in the Amhara region—check your government's travel advisory first.
- In Addis Ababa, join the celebrations at Jan Meda; white or light clothing fits right in.
