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
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Alhamisi
Jupiter
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Ijumaa
Prayer
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Jumamosi
Saturn
Aprili
Apr
Peak Masika rains
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Traditional Rulers
Festival
Ramadan on the Coast
Who presides
Kadhi and Imam lead Ramadan
Events
Ramadan fasting, Nightly Tarawih prayers, Community iftar at mosques, Taarab concerts after iftar
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Farming
Guide
Peak Masika. Heavy farming. Weed maize and rice. Plant cassava widely.
Crops
Maize, Rice, Cassava
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Fishing
Conditions
Moderate
Guide
Masika rains. Rough seas. Experienced fishers only. Mangrove fish plentiful.
Target fish
Mangrove fish, Crab
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Trading
Market guide
Masika rains. Trading reduced. Local markets only. Fish and coconut trading.
Key goods
Fish, Coconut, Local food
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Herding
Conditions
Wet
Guide
Masika rains. Excellent coastal grazing. Livestock thrive. Monitor for disease.
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Healing
Guide
Masika rains. Treat malaria and waterborne diseases. Fresh coastal herbs sprouting.
Herbs
Malaria herbs, Artemisia, Neem
Ritual
Rain thanksgiving
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Weather
Season
Peak Masika
Rainfall
160-240mm
Wind
SW building
Advisory
Heaviest rains. Flooding coastal areas. Roads muddy. Stay near home.
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