Addis ababa: Ethiopians and individuals of Ethiopian origin residing in various parts of the world have celebrated the 2018 Ethiopian New Year. The holiday events were hosted by Ethiopian missions across different countries.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, during the celebrations, the diaspora expressed their joy at the inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The diaspora community also stated during the New Year’s celebration that they would continue to strengthen their support for the development and growth of their country.
The holiday was celebrated in countries including the United States, France, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Russia, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan, Rwanda, and Djibouti.