Proclamation issued in the city of Harar, in 1913, by Ras Tafari Makonnen, quoted by Richard Pankhurst, Aethiopica [volume 7 for 2004].

"Before this there have been many proclamations aboout work being carried out on the Sabbath and other holy days wihich were established with excommunication. But now we realise that the wrath of God has not abated, due to your indulgence in working on holy days and especially on the Sabbath, despite proclamation and excommunication. Henceforward, observe the Sabbath and the other already specified holy days! Do not labour on these days! Any person found working on these days, forbidden both by proclamationa and excommunication, shall be punished!".