Prime Minister Abiy Extends Irrecha Festival Best Wishes
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed issued a message of unity and prosperity to the Oromo people during the Irreecha thanksgiving festival. He linked the cultural significance of the festival to the nation's ongoing socio-economic reforms and development projects.
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Reflects the government's effort to align traditional cultural identity with national development goals and political stability.
አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us Prime Minister Abiy Extends Irrecha Festival Best Wishes 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, October 2, 2026 (ENA)—Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed extended his warm congratulations to the Oromo people and all Ethiopians on the occasion of the Irreecha thanksgiving festival.
He wished Ethiopians a peaceful and prosperous celebration as the country transitions from the rainy season into the bright spring.
The Prime Minister described Irreecha as an emblem of Ethiopia's dawn of civilization and national renewal.
He urged all Ethiopians to embrace the core values of Irreecha, including peace, reconciliation, forgiveness, and brotherhood, to strengthen national unity and advance the nation's journey toward lasting prosperity.
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