Irreechaa celebration at Addis Ababa ETHF 08
Irreechaa is one of Ethiopia’s most vibrant and culturally significant celebrations, observed by the Oromo people as a thanksgiving festival that expresses gratitude to Waaqaa (God) for the blessings of life, peace, prosperity, and the harvest. The celebration brings together millions of people dressed in colorful traditional attire, creating a spectacular display of Oromo culture, music, dance, and traditions.
Held annually around the end of the rainy season, Irreechaa is celebrated at iconic locations including Hora Finfinnee (Addis Ababa) and Hora Arsadi (Bishoftu). Participants gather around lakes and sacred sites, carrying fresh green grass and flowers as symbols of renewal, peace, and hope while offering prayers and blessings.
Beyond its spiritual significance, Irreechaa provides visitors with an opportunity to experience authentic Oromo traditions, traditional songs and dances, cultural clothing, indigenous foods, crafts, and community celebrations. The festival also represents unity, reconciliation, and respect for nature.
Experience Irreechaa in Ethiopia — a celebration of gratitude, culture, unity, and renewal.
Activities
Welcome to Ethiopia, after arrival at
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Ethiopian Holidays representative will
be waiting for you with a sign displaying ET-Holiday. You will then be driven
to Skylight Hotel.
Overnight:
Skylight Hotel
After
early breakfast, go out to the streets with Oromo cultural attires of different
colors and join the crowd marching to Irreeffannaa. Irreeffannaa is an act of
prayer and thanksgiving to Waaqaa (God, the creator) for the peaceful
transition of the rainy season by holding handful of green grass into the water
three times.
After
Irreeffannaa, enjoy the different groups of young and old people dancing
singing and passing good wishes. Then go for food and drink at local
restaurants, where the cultural songs and dances stay up till midnight.
Time
schedule
- -
5:30- 6:00 AM Buffet
Breakfast at the hotel
- - 6:00- 7:00 AM Walk to Irreechaa Park for Irreeffannaa
- 7:00- 11:00 AM Attend and enjoy the festival on the Bole main road
- - 11:00- 2:00 PM Lunch and refreshment at local restaurant
- 2:00 - 4:00 PM City Tour
You
will have Addis Ababa city tour. The tour will give you a chance to learn so
much history and culture of Ethiopia, you
will have the chance to experience so many activities in Addis Ababa, and
moreover to see amazing places and to interact with the local people. This tour
will includes:
-
The National Museum: for historical relics and
archeological findings, Where you will visit the fossil remains of our
ancient ancestor Lucy (Dinkinesh) dating back to 3.5million years.
-
Cultural Coffee Ceremony: Ethiopia's coffee
ceremony is an integral part of our social and cultural life. An invitation to
attend a coffee ceremony is considered a mark of friendship or respect and is
an excellent example of Ethiopian hospitality.
-
Cultural Shopping Experience: Experience authentic
Ethiopian crafts, high quality handmade household products inspired by
traditional Ethiopian patterns. Each luxurious piece is beautifully handmade
and enriches the contemporary lifestyle.
-
Transfer
back to Hotel or to airport.
Meal
Plan: Lunch
- 1 Night Accommodation at Skylight Hotel
- Entrance fees according to the tour program
- English speaking guide service throughout the tour program
- Attending the Irreechaa celebration
- Meal plan: Lunch
- Pickup and drop-off
- Ground transportation per the package itinerary
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned under what is included section.
Ethiopian Holidays representative upon arrival will meet and assist.
Email: ETHolidays@ethiopianairlines.com
Contact Number: + 251 115174204/4207/4205/4504
Date of cancellation Penalty
More than 30 days before arrival No fees
Between 29 and 21 days before the date of arrival 25% of the total value
Between 20 and 08 days before the date of arrival 50% of the total value
Less than 07 days before the date of arrival 100% of the total value
Important note:
·
Child fare will be
below 2 yrs. free of charge, above 2 years 100%of adult rate
·
Single Room
Supplement: 60.00USD
·
Other language
speaking guide 80.00 USD/group.
| Tour Name | Irreechaa celebration at Addis Ababa ETHF 08 |
|---|---|
| Sales Validity Start | 11 August 2026 |
| Sales Validity End | 04 October 2026 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 | USD 410 |
| 2 | USD 290 |
| 3 | USD 265 |
| 4 | USD 258 |
|
5 to 7
|
USD 255 |
|
8 to 10
|
USD 245 |
|
11 to 12
|
USD 235 |