The Ethiopian calendar, also known as the Ge’ez calendar, is the official calendar used in Ethiopia. It is based on the ancient Coptic calendar and is approximately seven to eight years behind the Gregorian calendar. The Ethiopian calendar has 13 months, with 12 months of 30 days each and a 13th month of either 5 or 6 days, depending on whether it is a leap year.
August 1 in the Ethiopian calendar falls on the 22nd day of the month of Hamle. In the Gregorian calendar, this date corresponds to August 8. August 1 is an important date in the Ethiopian calendar as it marks the beginning of the Ethiopian New Year, also known as Enkutatash. It is a time of celebration and renewal, with families and friends coming together to feast, exchange gifts, and participate in traditional rituals.
August 1 In Ethiopian Calendar
Celebrations and Traditions
On August 1, Ethiopians celebrate Enkutatash by attending church services, wearing new clothes, and exchanging bouquets of flowers known as “daisies of the mountains.” The holiday is a time to reflect on the past year, give thanks for blessings received, and look forward to the opportunities and challenges of the year ahead. It is a time of joy and optimism, with hopes for a prosperous and peaceful new year.