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🌍 Discover Ethiopia’s Unique Calendar System 🌍 Have you ever wondered why Ethiopia seems to be living in a different year? Unlike the rest of the world, Ethiopia follows its ancient timekeeping system, the Ethiopian calendar. As of 2024, Ethiopia is in the year 2016. This fascinating calendar, rooted in the Coptic and Julian systems, comprises 13 months - twelve of 30 days each, and a 13th month, Pagumē, of 5 or 6 days. This difference of 7 to 8 years from the Gregorian calendar stems from an alternate calculation of the Annunciation of Jesus Christ. Beyond just a chronological difference, this calendar reflects Ethiopia's rich cultural heritage and deep Christian traditions. The Ethiopian New Year celebrated on September 11th, marks a time of vibrant festivities and renewal. Dive into the intriguing details of how Ethiopia’s calendar shapes its unique rhythm of life in this insightful CNN article. Explore the cultural richness and historical depth this distinctive calendar system brings to the country. Read more: [CNN Travel: Why Ethiopia was in 2016](https://lnkd.in/gBqSughw) #Ethiopia #CulturalHeritage #UniqueCalendars #Timekeeping #Diversity #GlobalCultures #LinkedInLearning

Record number of Russians undertake Hajj pilgrimage amid challenges #bne #bneEditorsPicks #Russia #hajj More than 25,000 Russians have embarked on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to the holy sites in Mecca and Medina, Saudi Arabia, setting a new record following increased quotas and the easing of pandemic restrictions. The Russian Hajj mission includes six pilgrims from the unrecognised disputed Donbas region in Ukraine led by Rashid Bragin, chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims (DUM) of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). The mission is part of a growing number of Muslims in Russia, with the population in Moscow alone now expected to reach over 1.5mn people in part due to immigrants from Central Asia and the Caucasus.

When you think of challenges to the gospel you typically think of opposition or persecution but do you ever think about transportation? This video highlights some of those challenges.

Merry Christmas! እንኳን ለብርሃነ ልደቱ በሰላም አደረሰን:: Why Ethiopian Christmas celebrated 12 days after Christmas Day on the Gregorian Calander. Ethiopian Christmas, also known as Gena or Ledet, is celebrated on January 7th, which is 12 days after Christmas Day on the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used in the Western world. The reason for this difference in date is due to the use of different calendars. Ethiopia follows a unique algorithm of a calendar called #BahireHasab also known as #Abushaker is a chronological system used for calculating the times of festivals and the beginning and ending of the fasting days throughout the year. This calendar is about 8 years behind the Gregorian calendar, which is the one commonly used in the Western world. As a result, while Christmas is celebrated on December 25th in many parts of the world, the Ethiopian Orthodox tewahido Church celebrates Christmas on January 7th. This difference in the date of Christmas is a reflection of the historical and cultural differences in the way different Christian traditions calculate and observe religious holidays. #christmas #ethiopia

MOTHER OR FATHER LAND? Nepal Ama meaning mother Nepal, is how Nepali people personify their country. Whereas vaderland, meaning father land, is how the Dutch personify their home country, The Netherlands. The reason why people refer to their country as ‘father’ or ‘mother’ is a matter of tradition, culture, historical context or even linguistic factor. FATHERLAND The term ‘Fatherland’ conveys a sense of paternal protection, strength, and authority associated with the homeland. Historically, it has been used to evoke patriotism and a sense of duty to protect and defend one's country. MOTHERLAND Whereas the term, ‘motherland’ carries connotations of nurturing, warmth, and emotional attachment to the homeland, often symbolizing the land that gives life and sustenance. It can evoke feelings of love, connection, and loyalty to one's country. LOVE & PATRIOTISM Ultimately, both terms serve to express a deep emotional bond and connection to one's homeland, albeit through different metaphorical lenses. They are symbolic expressions of patriotism and love for the place of one's origin. HOW DO YOU REFER TO YOUR COUNTRY? So is your country ‘father’ or ‘mother’ land? Really curious to know, please do share. #interculturaltraining #crossculturaltraining #motherland #fatherland #Nepal #Dutch

Cambodia’s northeast is home to more than 20 ethnic groups of Indigenous People.  They each have their own story and particular customs, from death cults to love huts, and they have specific languages, although nowadays rarely used. Young people prefer switching to Khmer, the language of the largest ethnicity, which is slowly wiping out the others.  Should ethnic traditions, such as love huts, animism, and death forests be protected as cultural heritage or is this a lost battle against ‘the course of nations’? Read my feature article: https://lnkd.in/gkeZ8dTq

Top 7 Tallest Statues in Africa Statues are one of the vital treasures of Africa origin. It is actually part of our heritage. It expresses our heritage and add value to our culture.

Do you know? While many of the world’s continents are traversed by the separation between two hemispheres, there is one unique continent in the world that lies in all the four hemispheres. Still wondering which one is it? It's AFRICA. Portions of the continent are geolocated in the northern hemisphere, southern hemisphere, eastern hemisphere, and western hemisphere. Now you know. #africandiaspora #blackhistorymonth #themoreyouknow #pride #joy #travel #travelgram #afrobeats #dance #africandance #harlem #experiencerealcartagena #AfricaAwaitsYou #africantea #africa #supportsmallbusiness #doyouknow #nowyouknow #SupportLocal #CommunityLove #northwestarkansas

Happy Haitian Heritage Month!!!!! Here are some amazing facts about Haiti 1.     Haiti was “discovered” by Christopher Columbus in 1492 (although it was already inhabited by a native tribe now known as Taino) 2.     Haiti was the first country in the Western Hemisphere to abolish slavery with its 1804 successful revolution against Napoleon’s French armies (but what happens afterwards is for a whole other post though) 3.     Voodoo is an officially recognized religion in Haiti 4.     Haiti is the most mountainous country in the Caribbean with mountain peaks reaching over 8,000 feet and the name Haiti comes from the word Ayiti meaning ‘Land of Mountains’ given by the Taino people 5.     Haiti has the world’s largest solar powered hospital, Hospital Universitaire De Mirebalais 6.     Haiti has surviving cave paintings from the Taino people; these paintings are now adopted as national symbols and serve as one of the country’s most unique tourist attractions 7.     French and Creole are the official languages in Haiti (sak passe tout moun) 8.   "The Citadelle" is the largest mountaintop fortress in the Western Hemisphere and is located on top of Haiti's mountain Bonnet a L’Eveque 9.     In Haiti, only one partner needs to be present for a divorce to take place (ain’t that something???) 10. Haiti has one of the highest levels of biodiversity in the Caribbean with over 5600 living plant species and is home to endangered mammal species 11. Tourism is one of the largest industries in Haiti 12. We have some of the best food and people in the world (OK just my personal opinion but seriously have you tried our Haitian cuisine yet? Do you have any Haitian friends lol -- If not, find some today or soon 😊) source: www.demandafrica.com #HaitianCulture #HaitianLaidiesNetwork #Haiti #Ayiti #May #HaitianHeritageMonth #DEI