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
๐
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 Ita
May
Peak rains / Farming
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Traditional Rulers
Festival
Mgbe Society Rites
Who presides
Mgbe society leaders perform
Events
Mgbe masquerade displays, Community law enforcement, Cultural performances
๐ฟ
Farming
Guide
Peak rains. Heavy farming. Weed yam mounds. Plant cassava widely. Monitor drainage.
Crops
Yam, Cassava, Cocoyam
๐ฃ
Fishing
Conditions
Good
Guide
Flood season. Fish in creeks and mangroves. Community net fishing in estuaries.
Target fish
Mangrove fish, Tilapia
๐ง
Trading
Market guide
Quiet period. Farming focus. Local Efik markets for daily essentials.
Key goods
Daily food, Fish
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Herding
Conditions
Wet
Guide
Peak rains. Keep livestock near homestead. Prevent foot rot and skin disease.
๐ฟ
Healing
Guide
Peak herbs. Mass collection. Anti-malaria treatment. Treat humidity ailments.
Herbs
Anti-malaria, Neem, Lemongrass
Ritual
Farming blessing
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Weather
Season
Peak Rains
Rainfall
220-300mm
Wind
SW monsoon strong
Advisory
Very heavy rains. Coastal flooding. Cross River high. High humidity.
Nature & Environment โ Live Data
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