Gov’t Announces Plan for Celebration of 13th Ethiopian Month

Addis Ababa, September 2, 2025 (ENA) -- Government Communication Service Minister Legesse Tulu announced today its plan to celebrate the 13th Ethiopian month (Pagumen) with various events across the country.

Briefing journalists today, the minister announced plans to celebrate the 13th Ethiopian month (Pagumen) with various events across the country.

As the 2017 Ethiopian year concludes, Legesse reflected on the progress made despite challenges, emphasizing that the upcoming New Year is seen as a time for fresh plans and renewed hope, with Pagumen marking a significant transition —both in the calendar and in the nation’s aspirations.

The year in Ethiopia lasts 13 months, each with 30 days and Pagumen with 5 or 6 days in a leap year.

According to the minister, the five days of Pagumen hold special significance as a period for evaluation and planning for the year ahead.

Each day of Pagumen will be celebrated with a unique theme revolving around resilience, diversity, progress, renewal, and the promise of a brighter future, Legesse pointed out.

Moreover, the celebration of Pagumen Days is intended to foster national unity and inspire individual and institutional growth as Ethiopia moves forward into the New Year.

Accordingly, Pagumen 1 is designated as Resilience Day that will be celebrated under the theme “Firm Foundation for Resilient Nation.” It honors those dedicated to fostering peace, tranquility, and prosperity in the country.

Pagumen 2 is Diversity Day, which will be celebrated under the theme “Diversity: the Beauty of Ethiopia,”  reinforcing solidarity among all Ethiopians.

Pagumen 3 is Progress Day that will be celebrated under the theme “Progress for Sustainable Growth.”

The day will acknowledge the remarkable achievements of the past Ethiopian fiscal year while setting ambitious goals for the upcoming New Year.

Pagumen 4 is Renewal Day, which will be celebrated under the theme “Sustainable Development for National Revival,” commemorating the significant strides made in Ethiopia’s journey of renewal and transformation.

Pagumen 5 is the Day of the Future that will be celebrated under the theme “Making Digital Ethiopia a Reality,” highlighting the significant progress and efforts Ethiopia has made in the digital sector. 

Elaborating on the endeavors of the government during the concluding Ethiopian year, Legesse noted that Ethiopia has made significant strides in its development and the establishment of an inclusive democratic system over the past seven years.

He pointed out the achievements in increasing production and productivity, with the goal of attaining food sovereignty and reducing dependence on foreign aid.

Ethiopia's industrial movement has also successfully replaced many imported products, while coordinated fiscal policies have facilitated a transition from financial difficulties to comprehensive macroeconomic reform.

Notably, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has garnered international attention, with Ethiopia successfully navigating challenges and asserting its sovereignty on this critical project.