Ethiopia has just entered 2015. In the country, which has been struggling with conflict and political crisis for the last two years, politicians and religious leaders shared messages of peace for the New Year. In his message, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that they look forward to the future with hope, and called on his people to be a part of efforts that will contribute to the country’s hope for a better future in the new year.
USING THE SOLAR BASED CALENDAR
The Ethiopian calendar, which is based on the Sun and is 7 years and 8 months behind the Gregorian calendar, is used by the Ethiopian State in all official affairs as well as being a religious calendar. In Ethiopia, which also uses a different time system, the day starts at 06:00, not at 00:00. While a day consists of two different 12-hour segments, the first time zone starts at 06.00 and the second zone starts at 18.00.
THEY ENTER THE NEW YEAR ON SEPTEMBER 11 OR 12
The first 12 months in the Ethiopian calendar consist of 30 days, while after the 12th month there is a 13th month of 5 to 6 days. According to this calendar, the new year is entered on September 11 or 12.
On the other hand, yesterday, it was seen that there was activity in the markets in the capital Addis Ababa, one day before the new Ethiopian year.
(AA)