Fulani Calendar
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Siilo
Jan
Cold dry season — harmattan peak
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Traditional Rulers
Festival
Dry Season Council
Who presides
Ardo and Ardo councils
Events
Ardo (Fulani chief) coordinates water sharing, Conflict mediation between farmers and herders
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Farming
Guide
Minimal farming. Cattle dung collected for fertiliser. Millet stores maintained.
Crops
Stored millet, Stored sorghum
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Fishing
Conditions
Good — clear water
Guide
River fishing good in dry season — clear water, accessible banks.
Target fish
Tilapia, Catfish, Capitaine
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Trading
Market guide
Cattle market peak — Fulani selling livestock at southern markets.
Key goods
Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Milk
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Herding
Conditions
Good — dry grass but accessible water
Guide
Cattle on southern Sahel pasture. Water from wells and rivers.
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Healing
Guide
Cold night care. Respiratory and joint treatments for harmattan.
Herbs
Ginger, Honey, Neem bark
Ritual
Mallam (Islamic healer) consultations
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Weather
Season
Harmattan
Rainfall
None
Wind
NE Harmattan strong
Advisory
Extreme cold nights for Sahel. Dust heavy. Protect livestock from cold.
Nature & Environment — Live Data
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