Ethiopians celebrate Christmas

Addis Ababa, January 7, 2022 (FBC) – Orthodox Christians across Ethiopia are celebrating Christmas (Genna), an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

The holiday is being celebrated in the city of Lalibela, Amhara regional state, in the presence of followers of Orthodox Christians, President Sahle-Work Zewde, and other officials.

At the event, the President extended her gratitude to “all Ethiopians who have sacrificed to enable us celebrate the festival in the city of Lalibela today.”

“We are celebrating this year’s Christmas together with you (residents) to show our solidarity,” President Sahle-Work added.

In Ethiopia, Christmas is celebrated on January 7th.

In their happy Christmas message yesterday, religious leaders urged the haves to uphold their age-old culture of sharing with the have-nots, while celebrating the festivity.