Meskel festival is a religious holiday marking the eve of what is termed as ‘the finding of Jesus’ ‘true cross.’, more colorfully celebrated in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, bringing the city to a standstill, with hundreds of orthodox priests and deacons donned in ceremonial regalia, joined by thousands of Ethiopian Orthodox Church faithful to usher in the festival.
Meskel festival, registered as world heritage by UNESCO, is also known as the ‘Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross’ in other Orthodox, Catholic or Protestant churches.
This tour combines half day Addis Ababa city tour with the Meskel celebration.
