Timkat celebrates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan. This festival is best known for its ritual reenactment of baptism (similar to such reenactments performed by numerous Christian the Holy …

4 days ago · Every January, as sacred waters are prepared and ancient hymns rise before dawn, Timket (Ethiopian Epiphany) draws Ethiopia into a shared moment of faith and reflection.

Jan 16, 2026 · Observers describe the Timket celebration at Batu as especially picturesque, joyous, and spiritually immersive, offering a profound connection between faith, community, and nature.

3 days ago · The Ethiopian Orthodox festival of Timket, or Epiphany, commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.

Timket, Ethiopia's Epiphany, is a vibrant festival celebrating Jesus' baptism with processions, rituals, and cultural splendor.

Timkat (Amharic: ጥምቀት which means "baptism") (also spelled Timket, or Timqat) is the Ethiopian Orthodox celebration of Epiphany. It is celebrated on January 19 (or 20 on Leap Year), …

Jan 19, 2025 · The Timket Festival (Epiphany) is one of the most significant religious and cultural celebrations in Ethiopia. This grand celebration, which begins on the eve of the holiday, …

4 days ago · Millions of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians gathered across Ethiopia today to celebrate Timket, the Ethiopian Orthodox Epiphany that commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the …

6 days ago · “Timket” is a Ge’ez word meaning “immersion in water” similar to the Baptism of Jesus Christ. The word also denotes epiphany which is driven from the Greek word epiphaneia meaning …

3 days ago · Timket is observed according to the Ethiopian calendar, usually falling in January, and draws thousands of worshippers into churches, town squares, riversides, and lakeshores.