Igbo Calendar

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4-Day Market Week
๐Ÿ”ฅ
Eke
Fire
๐Ÿ’ง
Orie
Water
๐ŸŒ
Afo
Earth
๐Ÿ’จ
Nkwo
Air
แปŒnwa Okike / Iri Nov Creation Myths / Offerings
๐Ÿ™ Traditional Rulers
Festival Okike โ€” Creation Rites
Who presides High priests lead creation rites
Events Chukwu offerings, Creation myth recitations, Priestly ceremonies
โ˜€๏ธ Farming
Guide Dry season farming. Irrigate where possible. Harvest dry-season beans and cowpeas.
Crops Cowpea, Sorghum
๐ŸŽฃ Fishing
Conditions Very Good
Guide Dry season. Rivers clear. Excellent visibility fishing.
Target fish Tilapia, Catfish
๐Ÿบ Trading
Market guide Dry season markets. Steady trading. Craft production peaks. Weaving season.
Key goods Crafts, Textiles, Pottery
๐ŸŒพ Herding
Conditions Moderate
Guide Dry season. Cattle in riverside areas. Supplement with crop residues.
๐ŸŒฟ Healing
Guide Collect bark before harmattan dries trees. Prepare cold-season remedies.
Herbs Bark medicines, Ginger
Ritual Community health review
โ˜€๏ธ Weather
Season Dry Season
Rainfall Rare
Wind Northeast begins
Advisory Dry season returning. Pleasant temperatures. Good for trade.
Nature & Environment โ€” Live Data

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