Addis Ababa: The annual Timket (Ethiopian Epiphany) is being colorfully celebrated, beginning in the early hours of this morning across the country. With processions of priests carrying replicas of the Ark of Covenant, locally known as ‘Tabot’, and escorted by millions of people, Timket on this day is observed in commemoration of Christ’s baptism in the Jordan River.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, Gondar, Addis Ababa, and Lalibela are the top spots of Epiphany for massive celebration of the day.