SALALE – The vibrant Irreecha festival was joyfully celebrated in the Jidda district of the Salale region, uniting the community at the historic Malkaa Sirxii.

The ceremony was graced by a broad cross-section of the community, including Abbaa Gadaa Goobanaa Hoolaa, the Haadholii Siiqqee (women bearing the Siinqee staves), the Warra Bokkuu, the Abbootii Shanan Jiddaa Oromo, elders, religious leaders, and youth.

The event also welcomed natives and lovers of Jidda from various places, all participating in the festive gathering. This year’s Irreecha at Malka Sirxii was opened by the Abbootii Gada and the mothers of Siinqee, who blessed the proceedings.

The celebration was noted for its warmth and beauty, with community members adorned in a dazzling array of traditional costumes, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Oromo people.

The Irreecha festival is eternally etched in the hearts and minds of the Oromo people—a timeless tradition celebrated with unwavering spirit and joy.