Mawlid festivities cancelled in Ethiopia's Tigray region over fears of drone strikes
Summary
The Muslim celebration of Mawlid in Ethiopia’s Tigray region was canceled due to fears of drone attacks. This follows a recent similar cancellation of another local festival called Ashenda amid ongoing conflict between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front and the Ethiopian government.Key Facts
- Mawlid is a Muslim holiday marking the birth of the Prophet Mohammed.
- The Mawlid festivities were canceled at the last moment in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
- The reason for cancellation was fear of drone strikes in the area.
- Another major Tigrayan festival, Ashenda, was also canceled recently for the same reason.
- Drone strikes have hit northern Ethiopia in recent days.
- The conflict involves the Tigray People’s Liberation Front and the Ethiopian government.
- The tensions and violence have disrupted normal life and celebrations in the region.
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