Irreechaa celebration at Bishoftu ETHF 09

Irreechaa celebration at Bishoftu ETHF 09

Overview

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
Activities

After early breakfast we drive to Bishoftu for Irreecha festival at Hora Harsadi (Lake Harsadi), Irrecha, Oromo’s people national Thanksgiving Day, is an indigenous Ethiopian culture which is annually celebrated among the Oromo’s people in Hora Harsadi (Lake Harsadi), Bishoftu town. On this day, Oromo’s people gather near and around lake Hora Harsadi and unanimously thank waaqaa (God) for his blessing & mercies in the previous year as well as for the peaceful transition from the dark, rainy season to the bright sunny, fruitful & productive days of summer (Birraa). Irrecha is not only a thanksgiving day for God’s mercies & blessing but also a day on which Oromo’s people pray for more mercies & blessings in the New Year. In the afternoon enjoy at the magnificent resort and visit the crater lakes.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner                                          

Overnight:  Kuriftu Resort 

After a relaxed breakfast drive back to Addis Ababa.

Meal Plan: Breakfast 

What’s Included
  • 1 Night accommodation on double/twin bed basis
  • Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • All entrance fees according to the tour program
  • English speaking guide service throughout the tour program
  • Attending the Irreechaa celebration
  • Transfer from/to airport
  • Ground transportation per the package itinerary
What’s Excluded
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned under what is included section.
Contact Detail On Arrival

Ethiopian Holidays representative upon arrival will meet and assist. 

Email: ETHolidays@ethiopianairlines.com

Contact Number: + 251 115174204/4207/4205/4504 

Cancellation Policy

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

Special Note

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.

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Highlights
Tour Name Irreechaa celebration at Bishoftu ETHF 09
Sales Validity Start 11 August 2026
Sales Validity End 04 October 2026
Duration 2 days
Price
Group Size Price Per Person
1 USD 615
2 USD 445
3 USD 414
4 USD 390
5 USD 367
6 to 7
USD 356
8 to 12
USD 350
13 to 16
USD 330