Hausa Calendar
Northern Nigeria / Niger · Hausa / English · Islamic + Traditional calendar · 7-day market week
7-Day Market Week
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Lahadi
Sun
🌙
Litinin
Moon
🔥
Talata
Fire
💧
Laraba
Water
🌍
Alhamis
Earth
🕌
Juma'a
Prayer
⭐
Asabar
Rest
Janairu
Jan
Dry season / Harmattan
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Traditional Rulers
Festival
Sallah — Eid al-Fitr
Who presides
Emir leads Sallah Durbar
Events
Grand Sallah prayers, Royal Durbar on horseback, Emir receives homage, Polo and equestrian display
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Farming
Guide
Dry season. Irrigate vegetable gardens near rivers (fadama). Harvest wheat and onions.
Crops
Wheat, Onion, Tomato
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Fishing
Conditions
Excellent
Guide
Rivers low. Excellent fishing in river channels. Niger and Benue rivers productive.
Target fish
Tilapia, Catfish, Carp
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Trading
Market guide
Dry season markets busy. Juma'a (Friday) markets largest. Cattle and grain trading peaks.
Key goods
Cattle, Grain, Onion
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Herding
Conditions
Dry
Guide
Dry season. Cattle near water sources. Supplement with crop residues. Salt licks essential.
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Healing
Guide
Dry season remedies. Treat harmattan cough and dry skin. Collect bark medicines.
Herbs
Bagaruwa, Dorowa, Kanya
Ritual
New Year blessings (Addu'a)
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Weather
Season
Dry Season
Rainfall
0mm
Wind
Harmattan NE strong
Advisory
Peak harmattan. Very cold nights. Dry dusty winds. Protect livestock and health.
Nature & Environment — Live Data
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