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
🌙
Jumatatu
Moon
🌊
Jumanne
Mars/Sea
⚡
Jumatano
Mercury
🌟
Alhamisi
Jupiter
🕌
Ijumaa
Prayer
⭐
Jumamosi
Saturn
Julai
Jul
Kusi peak / Cool dry
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Traditional Rulers
Festival
Zanzibar Cultural Festival
Who presides
Cultural ministry hosts festival
Events
Sauti za Busara music festival, Taarab and bongo flava, Cultural exchange and performance
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Farming
Guide
Cool Kusi season. Harvest Masika rice. Dry and store grain. Plant dry-season crops.
Crops
Rice (harvest), Vegetables
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Fishing
Conditions
Excellent
Guide
Peak Kusi. Excellent deep sea fishing. Cool clear waters. Marlin season.
Target fish
Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna
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Trading
Market guide
Peak Kusi trading. Excellent weather for travel. Major coastal markets. Taarab festivals.
Key goods
Cloth, Spices, Crafts
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Herding
Conditions
Good
Guide
Cool Kusi. Excellent grazing. Cattle gain weight. Milk production good.
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Healing
Guide
Peak Kusi. Community healing events. Taarab music and healing traditions.
Herbs
Mixed coastal herbs
Ritual
Cultural healing ceremony
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Weather
Season
Peak Kusi
Rainfall
10-20mm
Wind
SE monsoon strong
Advisory
Peak SE monsoon. Cool and dry. Best weather of year. Excellent fishing and travel.
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