Fasika (Ge'ez: ፋሲካ, sometimes transcribed as Fasica; [ultimately from Aramaic פַּסְחָא (paskha)] [1] is the Ge'ez, Amharic, [2] and Tigrinya word for Easter, also called Tensae (Ge'ez: ትንሣኤ, "to rise").

Fasika is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed. In 2025, it falls on a Sunday, and some businesses may choose to follow Sunday opening hours.

Dec 25, 2024 · Fasika in Ethiopia is the Amharic word for Easter and refers to the 55 days when Ethiopians celebrate their most important festival of the year. This festival, which celebrates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, is one of the most longstanding within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

Ethiopian Easter is a religious holiday observed by Ethiopian Orthodox Christians. Also known as Fasika, it is a day of profound joy and one of spiritual renewal. It is a day observed with a variety of special traditions that include church services, the …

Jul 4, 2024 · Ethiopian Fasika, or Easter, is a deeply significant celebration within Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, embodying a rich tapestry of religious traditions, vibrant foods, and profound spiritual meaning.

Nov 18, 2022 · Ethiopian Easter, also known as Fasika or Tinsae, is fascinating. It holds great significance for the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition . With roughly 50% of the country’s population as its followers, the Orthodox Church celebrates Easter in a vibrant, colorful, and beautiful way.

Apr 16, 2023 · Fasika ፋሲካ, also known as Ethiopian and Eritrean Resurrection, is one of the most important holidays in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Beta Krystian calendar. It is a celebration of the resurrection of Kiduse Amanuel or Iyesus Christ, The Messiah.

Apr 10, 2020 · A major food holiday is coming up in Ethiopian cuisines: Easter (Fasika), which is celebrated on the Orthodox calendar, and falls on April 19th in 2020. During Lent ( tsom in Ethiopia ), many Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia abstain from eggs, meat, and all dairy.

“Fasika” is the Amharic word for Easter, and refers to the 55-days where Ethiopians celebrate their most important festival of the year. This festival, which celebrates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, is one of the most longstanding within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

The celebration of Fasika or Ethiopian Orthodox Easter is an important religious celebrations. It starts with a 55-days of fasting known as Lent.