Rastafarian: L

Year Founder: 1920s

Founder: Mortimo Planno

Estimated American Followers:

Estimated World Wide Followers: 1 million

Significant Leaders: Queen of Sheba, King Soloman, Haile Selassie, Marcas Garvey, Leonard Howl, God

Religious Text: Bible, Kebra Negast, The Promise Key, Holy Piby, My Life and Ethiopia's Progress, Royal Parchment Scroll of Black Supremacy

Major Holidays:
January 7th:
Ethiopian Christmas
February 6th:
Bob Marley's Birthday
April 21st:
Grounation Day: The Anniversary of Emperor Haile Selassie I's visit to Jamaica
July 23rd:
Emperor Haile Selassie I's Birthday
August 17th:
Marcus Garvey's Birthday
November 2nd:
Emperor Haile Selassie I's Coronation

Important Capitals: Ethiopia

Famous Followers: Bob Marley

Web Link: http://www.rastafarian.net/

I was surprised to learn that Rastafarians recognize several Christian staples, but take their own spin on it. I was also surprised that the person they believe to be God, Haile Selassie, did not agree with their sentiments and, even when he died, their faith never wavered.