This arises because they do not follow the Gregorian calendar and are 7-8 years behind other countries. What calendar does Ethiopia follow? The Ethiopian Calendar begins on Meskerem 1, which according to the Gregorian calendar is September 11 in a non-leap year. Pope Gregory XIII established the Gregorian calendar in 1582. On the other hand, the Ethiopian calendar relies on calculations from the Coptic Church (7 BC).

Source: Ethiopian News June 21, 2024 11:12 UTC