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The Gregorian calendar is the date and time system used by all the countries of the world. But Ethiopia uses a different calendar in its own country. This country continues to be about seven and a half years behind the nations of the world.
How many months in the country of Ethiopia
There are 12 months in a year in all countries while in Ethiopia there are only 13 months. Exactly 30 days each month for 12 months
The 13th month is five days in normal years and six days in a leap year. This month is Called pagum.
The name pagum is said to be derived from the Greek word epagomin. The meaning of the word epagomin is to calculate the time of year
These are the days that have changed.
How time is calculated in Ethiopia
The method of counting time in this country is different. Usually the next day after midnight on the calendar of other countries
Will begin. But for them, it starts at 6 am the next day.
For example, if we sleep at 5 am on a Monday it will be Monday all day but in Ethiopia, it is 5 am If you sleep then it will still be Sunday. That means it still starts Monday after an hour.
The Gregorian calendar is the cause of oblivion
The Gregorian calendar was forgotten because of the colonial rule of European nations around the world in the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. This country The country was never affected by colonial rule. It was not affected until it ended in 1941. They maintain their calendar and time.
Ethiopia in the Bible
They based their calendar on the Bible. They call it the Sea of Thoughts. Adam, the first creation of God, And Eve both lived in the Garden of Eden for seven years and were later expelled as a result of their sins. Remember the words of the Bible that God promised to save them 5,500 years after they repented.
If the world recognizes that Jesus was born in the 1st year of the Christian era, they are only 7 years before the 7th year of Christ. It is believed that Jesus was born. The first day of the country’s calendar is called Ehud. That is, according to the Bible, God is earth and heaven
That means the day you start creating.
If the world celebrates the New Year on January 1, they will celebrate on September 11. Their annual calendar Starts on that day.This are Ethiopia facts.