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The ethiopian New Year is referred as Enkutatash. The Julian calendar is followed by the ethiopians. The calendar is divided into twelve months that have thirty days each and in a leap year a thirteenth month comes. This month consists of five days and six days. It is important to note that the ethiopian calendar is eight years behind the Gregorian calendar.
The world Enkutatash means "gift of jewels". A historical incident relate to this particular term that relates the return of Queen Sheba from her journey to meet the King. During her visit, she was given precious jewels as gifts. Like other new years of other countries the Enkutatash also is celebrated with fun and frolic. The ethiopians welcome the New Year whole heartedly. Colorful processions, dances, songs and other merry making events take place.People exchange greetings among their relatives and friends. Sweets, candies and good food are also exchanged. The New Year is welcomed whole hearted expecting it to bring happiness and prosperities for the ethiopians.
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