Filseta is one of the Ethiopia Orthodox Tewahedo church fasting in commemoration of the Dormition and Assumption a saint Mary. The fasting Period Extend for two weeks staring from Nähase 1 ( August 7) to Nähase 15 (August 21). “Filseta” it means movement in the Ethiopia language of Geez. Source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filseta
On this fasting time some pious Orthodox follower, who get a break from their work climb to Entoto hins, where there are 2 Monasteries named after Saint Mary: They camp within the compound of the monastery for 16 days. Many orthodox christians believe that 90% of prayers made during this fasting period are fulfilled. They also take this annual occasion to wash off their sins. It is these driving forces that lead the majority of Ethiopian Orthodox Christians to endure 16 days of hard intensive fasting under difficult circumstances.
Source: http://www.evgethiopia.com/tourist/religion/unique_religious-ethiopia/filseta_fasting_ethiopia.html
