Ethiopian Easter Fasting 2024. 2024 ekadashi fasting days ekadashi fasting is observed on every 11 th tithi in hindu calendar. Orthodox christians begin fasting for easter with the start of great lent, which occurs 40 days before easter sunday, not including sundays.

Officially, there are 7 fasting periods ordained in the fetha negast (book of kings). Fasting is central to ethiopian orthodox christianity.