The annual Timkat festival in Ethiopia focuses on the celebration of Baptism, commemorating the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan. This vibrant festival involves colorful processions led by priests carrying tabots (replicas of the Ark of the Covenant) to nearby water bodies. Participants dress in traditional attire and engage in joyous singing, dancing, and rituals. The community comes together for blessing the waters, symbolizing spiritual renewal and unity. Timkat serves as a profound expression of faith, promoting social cohesion and cultural identity among Ethiopian Orthodox Christians.