Meskel in Gurage is not only limited within the reigon but also the whole of Ethiopia. As we all know the people of Gurage are widely known for their hardworking habits. And for this many people leave theirhomeland and migrate to the cities for a better life. Aside from the people in the reigon the people who go backto their homelands also have duties to fulfill. To fulfill these duties and expectations they save money all year long specifically for Meskel. One of the duties are buying clothes for their parents,sibblings and the needy in the area. Aside from that they are expected to gift a ox or a goat to their parents for Meskel.