Fulani Calendar
Nigeria / Niger / Mali / Senegal · Fulfulde / English · Lunar-influenced calendar · 7-day market week
Colte
Feb
Dry season — cattle moving south
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Traditional Rulers
Festival
Livestock Assessment
Who presides
Ardo and family elders
Events
Annual cattle count, Bride wealth negotiations
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Farming
Guide
Garden plots maintained near wells. Dry-season vegetables.
Crops
Onion, Tomato, Pepper
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Fishing
Conditions
Excellent
Guide
Excellent dry season fishing. River levels low — fish concentrated.
Target fish
Catfish, Tilapia, Perch
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Trading
Market guide
Continued livestock sales. Cheese (nono) and milk trading.
Key goods
Cattle, Nono (cheese), Milk, Hides
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Herding
Conditions
Moderate — water stress building
Guide
Moving south as northern water dries. Cattle losing condition.
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Healing
Guide
Skin care from dust and dryness. Shea butter essential.
Herbs
Shea butter, Aloe, Neem
Ritual
Prayer for cattle health
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Weather
Season
Harmattan
Rainfall
None
Wind
NE Harmattan
Advisory
Hottest days beginning. Dusty. Water scarce.
Nature & Environment — Live Data
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