Bini Calendar
Edo State / Benin Kingdom · Edo / English · 4-day traditional calendar · 4-day market week
4-Day Market Week
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Ekioba
Royal
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Ekiogbe
Earth
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Ekioso
Market
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Ekiudu
Rest
Ague
Aug
August break / Ague festival
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Traditional Rulers
Festival
Ague Festival
Who presides
Community chiefs lead Ague festival
Events
Ague community festival, August break celebrations, Cultural display and dance, Benin City markets peak
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Farming
Guide
August break. Harvest early yam. Excellent drying weather. Second-season planting.
Crops
Yam (harvest), Maize, Vegetables
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Fishing
Conditions
Very Good
Guide
August break. Excellent river fishing. Osse and Benin rivers productive.
Target fish
Catfish, Perch, Mixed
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Trading
Market guide
August break. Good transport. Benin city markets surge. Crafts and food.
Key goods
Crafts, Farm produce, Bronze
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Herding
Conditions
Good
Guide
August break. Excellent grazing on new grass. Recovery period.
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Healing
Guide
August break. Dry and store herbs. Treat farming injuries. Market health.
Herbs
Stored medicines, Wound herbs
Ritual
Pre-harvest community health blessing
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Weather
Season
August Break
Rainfall
70-110mm
Wind
Mixed
Advisory
Brief dry spell. Excellent travel and market weather. Good harvest window.
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