Demera bonfires
Priests bless wood and meskel flowers arranged as a cross, then light the Demera at dusk as crowds sing and process.
Ethiopian holiday
Date for
2029
Other years
Same holiday on the Gregorian and Ethiopian calendars.
| Year | Gregorian | Ethiopian | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | Thursday, September 27 | መስከረም 17, 2022 | |
| 2030 | Friday, September 27 | መስከረም 17, 2023 |
Related holidays
About Meskel
Meskel commemorates the discovery of the True Cross. The eve features Demera — bonfires lit in churchyards and public squares.
Common questions
- When is Meskel?
- Meskerem 17 on the Ethiopian calendar — typically September 27 Gregorian.
Sources: Wikipedia · Rod Waddington (CC BY-SA 2.0)