Maasai Calendar
Kenya / Tanzania · Maa / English · Lunar + Seasonal calendar · 7-day market week
7-Day Market Week
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Mola
Cattle
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Lapa
Moon
💧
Uni
Water
🔥
Apa
Fire
🌍
Kuni
Earth
💨
Lapa Nabo
Wind
⭐
Lorroki
Rest
Olapa loolaonong'on
Mar
Long rains begin
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Traditional Rulers
Festival
Emuratta — Circumcision
Who presides
Elders and Laibon preside
Events
Male circumcision ceremonies, Transition to warrior age-set, Community celebrations
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Farming
Guide
Long rains begin. Plant maize and beans. Excellent growing conditions start.
Crops
Maize, Beans
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Fishing
Conditions
Moderate
Guide
Long rains begin. River fishing starts. Watch for rising waters.
Target fish
Mixed
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Trading
Market guide
Rains approaching. Sell surplus cattle before movement. Buy grain and supplies.
Key goods
Cattle, Grain, Supplies
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Herding
Conditions
Transitional
Guide
Long rains approaching. Cattle anticipate fresh grass. Prepare for wet-season movement.
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Healing
Guide
Long rains prepare. Gather last dry-season medicines. Plant medicine herbs near boma.
Herbs
Rain herbs, Acacia
Ritual
Rain prayer (Entoroj)
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Weather
Season
Long Rains Begin
Rainfall
60-100mm
Wind
NE monsoon
Advisory
Long rains arriving. Thunderstorms. Cool relief. Excellent for grass growth.
Nature & Environment — Live Data
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