People gather around a bonfire to celebrate the Meskel festival in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, Sept. 26, 2026. Meskel is a major religious festival in Ethiopia that includes the burning of a large bonfire, known as Demera. (Xinhua/Geng Xinning)
People gather around a bonfire to celebrate the Meskel festival in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, Sept. 26, 2026. Meskel is a major religious festival in Ethiopia that includes the burning of a large bonfire, known as Demera. (Xinhua/Geng Xinning)
People burn candles to celebrate the Meskel festival in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, Sept. 26, 2026. Meskel is a major religious festival in Ethiopia that includes the burning of a large bonfire, known as Demera. (Xinhua/Geng Xinning)