Addis Ababa January 6/2025 (ENA)—Lalibela, home to famed rock-hewn churches and the ancient city revered as the Camelot of Gena (Ethiopian Christmas) is poised for a spectacular celebration this Tuesday on 7^th January 2025.

 January 7th is the date that Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas in Ethiopia and the holy city of Lalibela is where they’d all like to be on this religious day of this magnificent celebration. This is a city where hundreds of thousands of people flock to it for these Christmas celebrations and throughout the day seeing numerous pilgrims, monks and priests.

Lalibela is known as Africas’ Jerusalem due to its 11 unique churches and artificial “River Jordon” which was a vision of King Lalibela during his reign. An area of religious and historic significance and one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ethiopia, the religious ceremonies have remained relatively unchanged for hundreds of years.

As usual, Lalibela is now welcoming thousands of visitors ahead of Ethiopian Christmas, which is going to be celebrated tomorrow. 

According to the information obtained from the Lalibela City Administration, over one million visitors are highly expected to be part of the Christmas (Genna) holiday, which will be celebrated Tomorrow, January 7th, 2025.

As Ethiopia's top tourist destination with its rich cultural heritage and historic significance, this year’s Ethiopian Christmas is highly anticipated to be a vibrant celebration in Lalibela city that is filled with various religious events.

Most importantly, the festive spirit will come alive in Lalibela, one of Ethiopia’s top tourist destinations, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and historic significance.

Rooted in deep religious traditions, the celebration will include colorful church services, traditional music, and dance, showcasing Ethiopia’s unique customs.

Pilgrims and tourists from around the world will gather to witness these spiritual festivities, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the region's stunning landscapes and ancient rock-hewn churches.

Since it is one of Ethiopia’s most cherished holidays, Christmas in the north is not only a religious observance but a cultural experience that beautifully blends history, faith, and festive joy in a truly spectacular way.

As the Ethiopian Christmas celebration marks the coinciding birth date of Jesus Christ and Saint Lalibela, it will be held with special pomp and pageantry.

Hotels, tour guides, health centers, support staff, property managers, and other service providers have also completed their preparations, according to the city administration.

As the Ethiopian Christmas celebration marks the coinciding birth date of Jesus Christ and Saint Lalibela, it will be held with special pomp and pageantry.

Hotels, tour guides, health centers, support staff, property managers, and other service providers have also completed their preparations, according to the city administration.

In line with the celebration, the Minister of Tourism, Selamawit Kassa, has arrived in Lalibela to participate in the Christmas festivities.