Enkutatash

Enkutatash
ዕንቍጣጣሽ
Enkutatash is an annual holiday observed in September, the perennial Bidens macroptera flower is identified with this holiday due to growing densely in its fully maturation in September.
Also calledGift of Jewel
Observed by
TypeNational
SignificanceFirst day of the Ethiopian year
Celebrations
  • Relatives especially family members gather and eat meals prepared by chicken's meat natively called doro wat.
  • Invitations and well-wishing to relatives and friends.
Date
  • 11 September
  • 12 September (leap year)
2026 date11 September
FrequencyAnnual
Related toNew Year's Day

Enkutatash (Amharic: ዕንቍጣጣሽ) is a New Year holiday in Ethiopia and Eritrea. It is celebrated on Meskerem 1 on the Ethiopian calendar, which is 11 September (or, during a leap year, 12 September) according to the Gregorian calendar.

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