Swahili Calendar
East Africa Coast · Kiswahili / English · Islamic + Coastal Seasonal calendar · 7-day market week
7-Day Market Week
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Jumapili
Sun
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Jumatatu
Moon
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Jumanne
Mars/Sea
⚡
Jumatano
Mercury
🌟
Alhamisi
Jupiter
🕌
Ijumaa
Prayer
⭐
Jumamosi
Saturn
Oktoba
Oct
Vuli (short rains) begin
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Traditional Rulers
Festival
Eid al-Adha — Idd el Hajj
Who presides
Kadhi and Sultan lead Idd el Hajj
Events
Grand sacrifice prayers, Livestock slaughter and sharing, Pilgrims return from Hajj honored
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Farming
Guide
Vuli short rains. Plant maize, beans, and vegetables. Busy farming season.
Crops
Maize, Beans, Cowpea
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Fishing
Conditions
Good
Guide
Vuli rains beginning. Reef fishing excellent before rains. Octopus season.
Target fish
Octopus, Reef fish
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Trading
Market guide
Vuli rains. Local markets steady. Fish and coconut trading continues.
Key goods
Fish, Coconut, Vegetables
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Herding
Conditions
Good
Guide
Vuli rains. Fresh grass returns. Livestock recover any lost condition.
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Healing
Guide
Vuli rains. Treat waterborne diseases. Islamic healing prayers. Community medicine.
Herbs
Water purification, Islamic herbs
Ritual
Islamic healing prayers (Dua)
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Weather
Season
Vuli begins
Rainfall
60-100mm
Wind
NE building
Advisory
Short Vuli rains begin. Moderate rainfall. Good farming conditions.
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