21-Gun Salute Scheduled for New Year Morning in Addis Ababa

The Ministry of Defense of Ethiopia has announced that a 21-gun salute will be fired in celebration of the upcoming New Year holiday. According to the announcement, the artillery salutes will be carried out at precisely 6:00 AM in the morning. The Addis Ababa Police Commission issued an advisory to ensure the general public is informed in advance and not alarmed by the sound of the heavy fire. Such ceremonial salutes are traditional practice during major national celebrations in the capital. Residents of Addis Ababa are advised to take note of the schedule as they prepare for the holiday festivities.