Hausa Calendar
Northern Nigeria / Niger · Hausa / English · Islamic + Traditional calendar · 7-day market week
7-Day Market Week
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Lahadi
Sun
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Litinin
Moon
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Talata
Fire
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Laraba
Water
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Alhamis
Earth
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Juma'a
Prayer
⭐
Asabar
Rest
Maris
Mar
Hot dry season
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Traditional Rulers
Festival
Pre-Farming Rites
Who presides
District heads bless farming season
Events
Prayers for good rains, Community farm blessing, Marabout consultations
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Farming
Guide
Hottest month. Prepare upland farms. Clear bush. Burn residues. Plant early sorghum.
Crops
Sorghum, Groundnut
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Fishing
Conditions
Moderate
Guide
Hottest month. Fish sluggish. Early morning fishing most productive. Use traps.
Target fish
Catfish, Tilapia
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Trading
Market guide
Farm input trading peaks. Seeds, fertiliser, tools. Livestock market before planting.
Key goods
Seeds, Fertiliser, Tools
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Herding
Conditions
Very Dry
Guide
Hottest driest month. Water points critical. Long treks to water. Herd size reduction.
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Healing
Guide
Hot season. Treat heat exhaustion and dehydration. Collect cooling herbs.
Herbs
Cooling herbs, Tamarind
Ritual
Rain prayer (Sallar Roho)
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Weather
Season
Hot Dry
Rainfall
5-20mm
Wind
Light SW begins
Advisory
Hottest month in Sahel. Heat stress on humans and animals. First pre-rain showers possible.
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