Ethiopian Ethnic Ethiopia's population is highly diverse, with over 80 different ethnic groups. The ethnic group has different cultural traditions and speaks a language that is unique to its race. In total, 87 indigenous languages are spoken in Ethiopia. And Amharic is the only official language. By: Rediet Shiferahu Oromo In Ethiopia Oromo, people are the largest ethnic group in Ethiopia. The Oromo language is known as Afaan Oromo. Among Oromo, there are three primary religions: the traditional Oromo religion, Waaqqefeta, Christianity, and Islam. Most Oromo people are followers of Islam and Christianity, while the remaining few follow the traditional Oromo religion. Holiday Oromo celebrate Irreecha to Thank Waaqa (God) for the blessings and mercies they have received in the previous year, the Oromo people celebrate Irreecha. At the beginning of spring, to welcomes the new season of abundant harvests associated with nature and creatures after the dark and rainy winter season.
Traditional clothing By- Rediet Shiferahu In Ethiopia, traditional clothes are exotic and made with culture-based cloth that portrays the sense of pride and dignity of the country and Ethiopian. The clothing originated from the ancient culture of Ethiopia. It is made of cotton, woven together in long strips, and then sewn together to create cloth. Bright threads are used on some fabric to decorate it and make it more stylish. There might be a lot of designs on the bottom of the skirt or pants. Most people in Ethiopia wear the traditional "Yahager Lebse." fabric. For men and women, traditional clothes are distinct. Men wear trousers, shorts, pants, and a shirt all the way to the knee with a well-designed cloth. Women wear dresses with a piece of fabric on top. It is called "Netela." The cloth is white for most women, but it has other colors on the bottom, giving it a unique twist. On the arms and feet, the women also wear necklaces and bracelets. The bracelets a