Fulani Calendar
Nigeria / Niger / Mali / Senegal · Fulfulde / English · Lunar-influenced calendar · 7-day market week
Duujal
May
First rains — transhumance begins
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Traditional Rulers
Festival
Journey Blessing
Who presides
Mallam leads blessing — Ardo coordinates
Events
Islamic blessing for transhumance, Route agreements finalised
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Farming
Guide
Main millet planting with first rains. Sorghum follows.
Crops
Millet, Sorghum, Cowpea
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Fishing
Conditions
Poor — turbid
Guide
First rains reduce fishing — muddy water.
Target fish
Mudfish, Catfish
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Trading
Market guide
Reduced trading — movement north for rains.
Key goods
Salt, Basic staples
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Herding
Conditions
Good — fresh pasture
Guide
Northward transhumance. Following rain belt north.
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Healing
Guide
Travel medicine for transhumance. Foot care for long walks.
Herbs
Neem, Tamarind, Local salves
Ritual
Journey protection prayers
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Weather
Season
Early Rains
Rainfall
Irregular — 40mm
Wind
SW building
Advisory
First rains. Unreliable — do not plant too early.
Nature & Environment — Live Data
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