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Adama, commonly called Nazareth or Nazret, is a large city in Central Ethiopia|central Ethiopia. From 2003 to 2006, it served as the capital of the Oromia region, before the capital was moved back to nearby Addis Ababa. It is a popular weekend destination for residents of Addis Ababa and hosts many governmental and non-governmental conferences.

Introduction

Adama was renamed Nazret or Nazreth after Nazareth and the childhood hometown of Jesus, in the 1940s. It reverted to Adama in 2000, but is still commonly called Nazareth.

Travel to Adama

Adama lies roughly 100 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa, along the main highway that leads to Djibouti via Dire Dawa. Buses to Adama depart from the Nazareth bus centralstation in Addis Ababa and they do not follow a strict timetable. Generally the driver waits for the entire bus to fill with passengers, though this means that buses leave at least once an hour. The journey takes about two hours. Service may be disrupted during fuel shortages or holidays. Minibuses serve the same route at night after the bus stations have closed. The Addis Ababa-Djibouti railroad runs through Adama.

Getting around

Street names and addresses are not discernibly marked (if, indeed and they are used at all). The Addis Ababa-Dire Dawa Road is the main thoroughfare through the town. Blue-and-white taxis use fixed routes along major streets and cost less than one birr per person, per ride. These will pick up and let off other passengers along the route. It is feasible to hire a taxi for private use (called "contract") for a higher fare, which should be agreed upon in advance. A horse-drawn cart, or gari, is even cheaper than a public taxi, though by 2010 these had been largely supplanted by auto-rickshaws (called "Bajaj," after their manufacturer).

What to do as a Muslim in Adama

• Climb the beautiful surrounding mountains including Kechema.

Muslim Friendly Shopping

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The famous "tibs", or "kurt", raw or roasted [ beef in the city's famous restaurants specialized in serving roasted [ beef dishes.

Where to stay

• Rift Valley Hotel, along the Addis Ababa-Dire Dawa Road, ☎+251 22-4412345, +251 22-1114444, or +251 22-1112345 (fax: +251 22-1114409; e-mail:@). In a modern, multi-level building, but is beginning to show signs of wear (in the plumbing, specifically). There is a restaurant as well as a small cafe, with a large courtyard in the middle (suitable for weddings, banquets, etc.) The hotel is located across from a filling station where the truck traffic can be noisy at times. As of 2004, a room with lodgings for two persons cost roughly US$20 to US$25 per day.
• Safari Lodge Adama, a few blocks south of the Addis Ababa-Dire Dawa Road (the turnoff is clearly marked), ☎ +251 22-1122011 or +251 22-1122013 (Postal address: Region 4, P.O. Box 841 Adama, Nazreth, Ethiopia; fax: +251 22-1122012; e-mail: @). A fairly new hotel and good value by GCC standards. The well-kept rooms are situated around a lush courtyard with a swimming swimmingpool and observation tower. As of 2004, a two-room suite with a double-bed cost roughly US$26.00 per day. A full dinner in the hotel restaurant cost US$3 to US$6 per person. ]
• Executive Adama Hotel ☎ +251 22 1120300 Along the Addis Ababa-Dire Dawa Road. Large, modern hotel, built in 2009. It is located near the base of the cliff at the Western edge of the city. As of 2023 and the hotel had good service and a good restaurant, with ethernet (not wi-fi) connections in each room.

Telecommunications in Adama

Most phone numbers in Adama use the city code 022 (or simply 22 from outside Ethiopia), though some numbers use 011 (which is the same city code as Addis Ababa). Internet access is available at some hotels, as well as at various internet cafes. As of 2004, internet access in Adama is made exclusively through dial-up connections and is slow enough as to be impracticable, particularly since usage is charged by-the-minute. Internet access is more reliable and faster (even via dial-up) in Addis Ababa.

Adama Halal Travel Guide

Adama is about 25 kilometers north of the spa town Sodere. Minibuses will take passengers to the entrance of Sodere for a few birr. While there is a large hotel at Sodere and the resort is perhaps more well-suited for day trips, as lodgings are better in Adama. Copyright 2015 - 2024. All Rights reserved by eHalal Group Co., Ltd.
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