The Ethiopian calendar, also known as the Ge’ez calendar, is a unique system that reflects Ethiopia’s rich cultural and historical heritage.
Although it shares some similarities with the Gregorian calendar, it has distinct features that set it apart.
The Ethiopian calendar is based on the ancient Coptic calendar, which has its roots in the ancient Egyptian calendar.
It is used predominantly in Ethiopia and Eritrea and is a solar calendar, like the Gregorian calendar, but with notable differences.
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Structure:
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2. Month names and days:
3. Calendar calculation:
4. Cultural and religious significance:
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