Sunday, February 16, 2025

Ethiopia Celebrates New Year’s Eve In 2017, Seven Years Behind The Rest Of The World

In a fascinating display of cultural uniqueness, Ethiopia ushered in the year 2017 with vibrant festivities, including a concert featuring Afrobeats sensation Davido.

This celebration, which took place on September 11, 2024, left many global citizens perplexed, as the rest of the world had already welcomed 2024.
However, this apparent time warp is not a result of a deep fake or alternate reality.

Rather, it stems from Ethiopia’s adherence to the Ge’ez calendar, which calculates the date of Jesus’ birth differently, resulting in a seven to eight-year discrepancy with the Gregorian Calendar used by most of the world.

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Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed Ali, acknowledged the celebration on social media, tweeting “Happy New Year 2017” from his verified account.

This highlights the country’s commitment to its distinctive cultural heritage and traditions.

The Ge’ez calendar, also known as the Ethiopian calendar, is an integral part of the nation’s identity, influencing various aspects of life, including festivals, holidays, and even the way Ethiopians perceive time itself.

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, Ethiopia’s unique approach to time serves as a refreshing reminder of the diversity and richness of human experience.

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