# Ethiopian New Year and Unity Day celebrations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ethiopian-new-year-and-unity-day-celebrations
> Updated: 2026-09-11T20:20:11.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Ethiopia celebrated its New Year, Enkutatash, marking the transition from 2018 to 2019 on the Ge’ez calendar. This traditional calendar features 13 months, including the transitional month of Pagume, and the new year signifies the end of the rainy season.

Diplomatic missions in Pakistan and Kuwait also held celebrations for the New Year and Hibir Ken (Unity in Diversity Day). In Islamabad, the Ethiopian Embassy hosted an event themed “Diversity: Ethiopia’s Adornment,” where Ambassador Oumer Hussien Oba discussed economic and environmental ties with Pakistan and invited support for Ethiopia’s 2027 COP32 bid. In Kuwait, celebrations included traditional music, dance, and coffee ceremonies, with Ambassador Dr. Said Jibril describing the period as a time for “renewal, hope, and new beginnings.”

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Ethiopia celebrates New Year 2019 using traditional calendar

Ethiopia celebrated its New Year, Enkutatash, marking the start of the year 2019 according to its unique 13-month Ge’ez calendar.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ethiopia-celebrates-new-year-2019-using-traditional-calendar

### 2026-09-10: Ethiopian embassies celebrate New Year and Unity Day

Ethiopian embassies in Pakistan and Kuwait celebrated Enkutatash and Hibir Ken, highlighting national unity, cultural traditions, and strengthening diplomatic ties with host nations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ethiopian-embassies-celebrate-new-year-and-unity-day

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