Efik Calendar
Calabar / Cross River · Efik / English · 8-day traditional calendar · 8-day market week
8-Day Market Week
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Akwa Ikwแป
Ekpe Day
โญ
Akwa Ederi
Rest Day
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Akwa Eyibio
Deity Day
๐
Akwa แปfiแปรฑ
Market Day
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Ekpri Ikwแป
Small Ekpe
๐ค
Ekpri Ederi
Small Rest
๐ฟ
Ekpri Eyibio
Small Deity
๐ช
Ekpri แปfiแปรฑ
Small Market
Efik Ete
Feb
Late dry season
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Traditional Rulers
Festival
Ndem Water Spirit Season
Who presides
Ndem priests lead water rites
Events
Ndem shrine ceremonies, Calabar River offerings, Fishermen blessing rites
๐ฟ
Farming
Guide
Late dry season. Prepare yam mounds. Plant cassava cuttings. Tend cocoyam.
Crops
Cassava, Cocoyam
๐ฃ
Fishing
Conditions
Excellent
Guide
Best Atlantic fishing season. Calm seas. Deep-sea and artisanal fishing both excellent.
Target fish
Sea fish, Catfish
๐บ
Trading
Market guide
Active Efik trading. Export palm oil. Pottery and raffia crafts. Calabar port active.
Key goods
Palm oil, Crafts, Port goods
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Herding
Conditions
Dry
Guide
Late dry. Livestock trading season. Sell surplus animals before rains.
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Healing
Guide
Collect fertility and strength medicines. Prepare for farming season.
Herbs
Fertility herbs, Strength plants
Ritual
Community health assembly
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Weather
Season
Late Dry
Rainfall
20-40mm
Wind
NE easing
Advisory
Hottest period. High humidity on coast. Pre-rain conditions building.
Nature & Environment โ Live Data
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