Gabriel's Holiday Celebrated Peacefully in Harar City

Annual Celebration of Gabriel’s King in Harar City Concludes Peacefully

In Harar City, the annual celebration of King Gabriel by the Orthodox community concluded peacefully. The event, held in Hakim Woreda, is of great cultural and religious importance, bringing together believers from various regions.

Proactive security measures, including a constant presence of law enforcement, ensured the safety of all participants. Collaboration between the district police, community organizations, and the regional traffic police, who provided water to attendees, contributed to the success of the event. The peaceful outcome highlights the importance of community involvement and proactive security measures in ensuring the success of culturally and religiously significant events.

Cultural and Religious Significance

The festivities, which are held in Harar City’s Hakim Woreda, are of great cultural and religious importance. The area, which is recognised as the fourth, is known for its annual observance of Gabriel’s Holiday. This celebration brings together believers from various regions to partake in the sacred traditions.

Proactive Security Measures

In order to guarantee the safety and success of the event, law enforcement agencies engaged in proactive preparations in collaboration with the community and other security forces. These measures included a constant security presence, both during the day and throughout the night, to ensure the safety of all participants.

Community and Police Collaboration

The collaborative endeavours of the district police and community organisations, with a particular emphasis on security measures, proved to be instrumental in maintaining peace throughout the festivities. On the day of the holiday, it was reported that the event concluded without incident, thereby underscoring the effectiveness of the security measures that had been put in place.

Support from Regional Traffic Police

The regional traffic police also contributed to the success of the event by providing water to the attendees, thereby demonstrating a commitment to supporting the community. The event proceeded in an orderly and safe manner, largely due to the efforts of the regional traffic police.

Gratitude from Law Enforcement

The police expressed their gratitude to the believers who attended the holiday for their contribution to the successful execution of the security forces’ duties, thus facilitating a peaceful celebration.

Muktar Abdosh, the Commander of the External Traffic Control, announced that the celebration of St. Gabriel’s Day in Harar, Ethiopia, had concluded peacefully, with no reported traffic accidents. The responsibilities of the organisers were fulfilled by providing adequate treatment for both believers and vehicles, and maintaining healthy traffic conditions over a period of four consecutive days. The Commission expressed its gratitude for the successful execution of these responsibilities.

This peaceful outcome underscores the significance of community collaboration and proactive security measures in ensuring the success of culturally and religiously significant events.

Joram Jojo