Irreecha (also called Irreessa or Dhibaayyuu), is thanksgiving holiday celebrating the end of the winter in Oromia Region, Ethiopia. [3] Irreecha is the most celebrated cultural festival in Africa. The Oromo people celebrate Irreecha to thank Waaqa (God) for the blessings and mercies they have received throughout the previous year. The Irreecha ...

Aug 8, 2023 · Irreecha (Afaan Oromo: also called Irreessa) is a vibrant and significant celebration deeply rooted in the rich culture of the Oromo people. This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Irreecha, shedding light on its importance, rituals, and the values it …

Traditionally, the Oromo practiced Irreecha ritual as a thanksgiving celebration twice a year (in autumn and spring) to praise Waaqa (God) for peace, health, fertility and abundance they were given with regards to the people, livestock, harvest and the entire Oromo land.

Oct 2, 2024 · Irreecha, also known as Irreessa or Dhibaayyuu, is a significant cultural festival celebrated by the Oromo people in Ethiopia. When people refer to Irreecha as “the highest of the high culture,” they are highlighting its profound cultural, spiritual, and social importance.

Irreecha constitutes one of the several re­ligious and cultural practices defining the hallmark of the entire Oromo life. It has promoted and enhanced understanding and unity among the Oromo. It has helped build their common values and shared visions, and consolidated peace (Nagaa Oromo), tolerance and resilience.

The irreecha festival, in the form it takes in Bishoftu today is, by and large, a national parade organized to celebrate the revival of Oromo culture. It heralds Oromo victory over ethnocide, or the attempted destruction of their culture by Ethiopian regimes.

Oct 8, 2014 · (OPride) — On Oct. 6, more than three million people from around Oromia, Ethiopia flocked to the town of Bishoftu for Oromo’s premier Irreecha festival. In the Oromo country, Irreechaa marks the end of a dark rainy season and the beginning of blossom harvest at the dawn of spring (Birraa).

Jan 19, 2025 · Irreechaa has a long-standing history that dates back centuries. It traces its roots to ancient times when the Oromo people practiced their unique form of spirituality. The festival served as a way to express gratitude for their bountiful harvests and to honor Waaqaa, the Oromo’s supreme deity.

Oct 3, 2024 · Through Irreecha, the youth commit to preserving and promoting Oromo culture, ensuring that the values of unity, fraternity, and peace continue to flourish for future generations. Irreecha holds profound meaning for the Oromo young generation in the diaspora too.

Sep 30, 2022 · Irreecha is an Indigenous Oromo thanksgiving celebration. The word irreecha simply means lush green grass plucked and offered for gratitude, blessings, or prayers. But irreecha is also a weeks-long national thanksgiving festival marking seasonal transitions annually and in resonance with natural phenomena.