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A CELEBRATION OF FEMALE PRIDE
from AFRICAN WHISTLE
The festival is typically celebrated between 16 and 26 August every year. Its length varies from three days to one month depending on the locale It is usually being celebrated over a longer duration in rural areas and a shorter period in urban areas.
The festival is also popularly known as "Girls day" it is a festival awaited by Tigray, Amhara, and Agew women of all ages.
Although Ashenda is celebrated primarily by teenage girls, females of all age group get to participate in this national festival.
During this festival men are expected to be on their best behavior.
WRITTEN BY ADAM ALI
