Enkutatash, or Ethiopian New Year, is celebrated in Ethiopia and Eritrea on September 11 (or September 12 during leap years) each year. This holiday marks the beginning of the new year in the Ethiopian calendar, which is based on the Coptic calendar. The name "Enkutatash" translates to "gift of jewels," referencing the jewels exchanged between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon. The celebration is both secular and religious; in the morning, people attend church services before returning home for a family meal. Enkutatash signifies the end of the rainy season and the onset of spring, with children participating by gathering flowers to give to family and neighbors in exchange for small gifts. It is a public holiday in both countries, reflecting cultural traditions and communal festivities.