Rastafarian Holy Days and Holidays
Day
Description
Type
January 7th
Ethiopian
Christmas
Rastafarians observe this as a holiday.
May 5th
(27 Miyaza)
Fasika (Passover)
This day represents a major Holy Day with service (e.g., from
10am to 11am.).  After service, family day celebration starts with
the playing of Rastafarian Music (e.g., Reggae) with eating of Corn
bread, vegetables, and drinking of Wine, closing with a prayer from
the Priest. (e.g., around 3:30pm)
July 16th
Constitution Day
This day represents a holiday.  On this day in 1931 Ethiopia was
given it's first written Constitution and the holiday is observed
annually.
July 23rd
(16 Hamle
1885)
Birthday of Tafari
Makonnen
In the year of John 16th of Hamle 1885 = July 23rd 1892 the birth
of ‘Tafari' in Harar, Ethiopia.  Rastalogy accepts this day as the
Second Advent of the Cosmic Christ, fulfilling Isaiah Chapter 9v6,
“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is giving, Tafari.”.

This day represents a major
Holy Day; celebrated as a family day
with a short prayer service giving thanks to Yahweh, for the birth of
His Son, Tafari.  Service starts 11am, followed by a celebration
consisting of Rastafarian music and food.
September
11th
Ethiopian New Year
This day represents a holiday, which is, observed with a short
Prayer Service starting 11am.
October 7th
(7 Maskaram)
Negus Day
(Divine Kingship of
Rastafari)
This day represents a Holy Day.  On this day in 1928, Rastafari was
acclaimed ‘Negus’, King of Ethiopia, fulfilling Isaiah 43v15, “I am
the Lord Rastafari your Holy One, Creator of Israel, your King.”.  

This day is celebrated quietly with short Prayer Service starting at
11am.
November 2nd
(2 Tikimt)
Transfiguration
Day
Sunday, November 2nd 1930 –  This day represents the Holy Day,
the Transfiguration Day of Negus Ras Tafari to Emperor Haile
Selassie I
, ‘Might of the Trinity’; fulfilling Revelation 5v5:

“And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the
Tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and
to loose the seven seals thereof."

This day is celebrated quietly with a short Prayer Service starting
11am.  Then celebrate with Rasta music, rice and peas, vegetables,
fish, and closing with a short Prayer of thanksgiving and blessing
by the Priest in-charge.

We invite the Rastafarian Community and all those who Love
Justice and Hate Aggression!
Sunday School ~ 10:00am-11:00am
Sunday Temple Worship ~ 11:00am~1:30pm
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Previous Years
2016
2002-2015
2016
Date
Event
Location
Flyer/
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Up Coming Events!
   
       
January 21,
2017
Sis Eldad proprietor of
ReconnectionHerbs will be hosting a
Herbal Healing and Food
Preparation Workshop/Forum
January 21, 2017 (revised date)
Donation: $75.00
(** More fundraising details to follow **)
(added: 11/29/2016; updated:
12/02/2016
)
The Church of
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470a Gates
Avenue
Brooklyn, NY.
11216
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website
       
 
Past Events
   
November 10,
2016
The Church of Haile Selassie I - United
States Peaceful Protest

Ralph Bunche Park
(East 42nd St. & 1st Ave. in front of
U.N.)
Thursday, November 10, 2016
9:30am - 5:30pm
(added: 10/31/2016; updated:
11/13/2016)
The Church of
Haile Selassie I
locations (select
here to find a
location near
you.)
Protest Flyer/Page
November 2nd
(2 Tikimt)
Transfiguration Day
The Church of
Haile Selassie I
locations (select
here to find a
location near
you.)
Pictures ~ England
Pictures-Videos ~ US
October 28,
2016
The Church of Haile Selassie I -
England
Peaceful Protest
Contact CHSI -
England
for more details
October 7th
(7 Maskaram)
Negus Day
(Divine Kingship of Rastafari)
The Church of
Haile Selassie I
locations (select
here to find a
location near
you.)
England ~ Pictures
US ~ Pictures
September
11th
Ethiopian New Year
This day represents a holiday, which is,
observed with a short Prayer Service
starting 11am.
The Church of
Haile Selassie I
locations (select
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location near
you.)
Pictures
July 23, 2016
Birthday of Tafari Makonnen
Celebration
(July 23, 1892 ~ 16 Hamle 1885)
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Haile Selassie I
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Pictures
Jul 27, 2016
The Church of Haile Selassie I in
Jamaica
hosting

Health Fair
Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Please come out and get your health
checked!!!
 
May 14, 2016
Trumpet Blows
Promoting Unity within Diversity

Invites Brethren, Sistren, Families and
Friends to an event promoting
development of Rastafarianism in the
21st Century and the presence of the
Church of Haile Selassie I
Venue: The
Kuumba Centre
20-23 Hepburn
Road St. Pauls,
Bristol, England
BS2 8UD
Time: 2:00pm -
5:00pm

The Church of
Haile Selassie I ~
England
May 5, 2016
(27 Miyaza)
Fasika (Passover) (see details in table
below)
The Church of
Haile Selassie I
locations (select
here to find a
location near
you.)
 
Apr. 21, 2016
50th Anniversary
His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile
Selassie I
visit to Jamaica, W.I. on April 21, 1966
In honor of this special occasion,
His Imperial Highness
Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie
Haile-Selassie
will be visiting Jamaica to honor his
Grandfather's legacy.
The Church of
Haile Selassie I
locations (select
here to find the
location
of the
Church in
Jamaica or to
contact them for
scheduling
details)
Pictures /
Videos /
Articles
Jan. 07, 2016
5:00pm -
9:00pm
Melkam Gena ~ Blessed Ethiopian
Christmas
Melkam Lidet ~ Happy Ethiopian
Christmas
The Church of
Haile Selassie I
locations (select
here to find a
location near
you.)