ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA (APA) – Millions of Ethiopian Muslim are celebrating this year’s Eid-ul Fitr with a mass gathering prayer ceremony at the Addis Ababa stadium.
Around one million Muslims gathered early on Tuesday at the stadium and the surrounding area.
The head of the development and relief affairs of the Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council, Hajji Teshale Kero said that the humanitarian activities of the Muslim community during the Ramadan should be strengthened.
He urged the gathered Muslims to remember and care for needy Muslims.
He said he appreciated the tolerance among Ethiopia’s various religions including the Muslim and Christian communities who equally celebrate the other’s holidays.
Addis Ababa mayor Kuma Demeksa told the gathering of Muslims that the government is giving due attention for all religions in the country, which are a symbol and heritage of Ethiopia.
“Ethiopia is a country where tolerance among religions could be an example for others,” he said.
The prayer ceremony was broadcast live on Ethiopian Television.