Siklet, Ethiopian Good Friday

What is Siklet?

Siklet is Ethiopian Good Friday. It commemorates the crucifixion of Christ and comes immediately before Fasika in the Ethiopian Orthodox calendar.

The day has a solemn tone. It belongs to the final days of the Great Lent and Holy Week cycle, when fasting, prayer, and church attendance are especially important.

Because Siklet is connected to Fasika, it moves every year rather than staying on a fixed Ethiopian date.

Religious observance

Many worshippers spend significant time in church on Siklet. The services emphasize the Passion, the Cross, repentance, and the approach of the Resurrection feast.

The day is often quieter and more restrained than the celebrations that follow on Fasika. That contrast is part of the calendar rhythm.

In family life, Siklet is also a planning marker because the Easter feast and the end of the fast are very close.

Calendar timing

Siklet is two days before Fasika and is calculated through the same movable Orthodox cycle.

EtCal displays Siklet in relation to Fasika, Abiy Tsom, and other Holy Week dates so users can see the full seasonal pattern.

For users planning events, travel, or work schedules, the Gregorian equivalent should be checked each year.

Using EtCal

Use the EtCal fasting page to see the season around Siklet, and use the holiday directory for the holiday itself.

The iOS and Android apps are useful for annual reminders because movable holidays are easy to miss when relying on memory.