Addis Ababa — Irrecha is a festival of Thanksgiving where the Creator is praised for everything he has done for the creatures, Abba Gadaas said. The Abba Gadaa/Abba Bokkuu is the leader known for his ...

Addis Ababa, September 28, 2025 (ENA) -- The Oromo Abba Gadas have announced that preparations have been finalized to celebrate this year’s Irrecha festival colorfully while maintaining the cultural ...

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of people in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa are celebrating a festival widely seen as promoting peace and unity. The annual Irrecha festival is ...

Addis Ababa — The Oromo Abba Gadas have announced that preparations have been finalized to celebrate this year's Irrecha festival colorfully while maintaining the cultural values of the Oromo people.