Meskel (መስቀል)
Meskel, on መስከረም 17, celebrates the finding of the True Cross. UNESCO lists the celebration as Intangible Cultural Heritage. The next Meskel is on Tuesday 28 September 2027.
Meskel dates
| Year | Date | Ethiopian date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday 27 September 2026 | መስከረም 17, 2019 |
| 2027 | Tuesday 28 September 2027 | መስከረም 17, 2020 |
| 2028 | Wednesday 27 September 2028 | መስከረም 17, 2021 |
| 2029 | Thursday 27 September 2029 | መስከረም 17, 2022 |
| 2030 | Friday 27 September 2030 | መስከረም 17, 2023 |
In the Ethiopian calendar: መስከረም 17. Convert other dates with the Ethiopian calendar converter.
About Meskel
- On the eve, መስከረም 16, crowds light the ደመራ (Demera), a tall bonfire decorated with Meskel daisies.
- The largest celebration is in Meskel Square in Addis Ababa.
- The date is 27 September, or 28 September in the year after an Ethiopian leap year.
Meskel greetings in Amharic
| Meaning | Amharic (tap to copy) | Type this |
|---|---|---|
| Happy Meskel | melkam yemesqel be`al | |
| Happy holiday (to everyone) | enkuan aderesachhu | |
| Reply: and to you too | enkuan abro aderesen | |
| Happy holiday | melkam be`al |
More wishes for every holiday are on Amharic holiday greetings.
Common questions.
When is Meskel 2027?
Tuesday 28 September 2027, which is መስከረም 17, 2020 in the Ethiopian calendar.
How do you say happy Meskel in Amharic?
መልካም የመስቀል በዓል. To wish everyone a good holiday, say እንኳን አደረሳችሁ; the usual reply is እንኳን አብሮ አደረሰን.
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