Swahili Calendar
East Africa Coast · Kiswahili / English · Islamic + Coastal Seasonal calendar · 7-day market week
7-Day Market Week
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Jumapili
Sun
🌙
Jumatatu
Moon
🌊
Jumanne
Mars/Sea
⚡
Jumatano
Mercury
🌟
Alhamisi
Jupiter
🕌
Ijumaa
Prayer
⭐
Jumamosi
Saturn
Februari
Feb
NE monsoon peak
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Traditional Rulers
Festival
Dhow Festival
Who presides
Sultan of Zanzibar honors dhow culture
Events
Traditional dhow racing, Seafaring culture celebration, Music and taarab performances
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Farming
Guide
Peak NE monsoon. Harvest cashew. Plant cassava. Harvest first coconuts of season.
Crops
Cashew, Cassava, Coconut
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Fishing
Conditions
Excellent
Guide
Peak Kaskazi. Best fishing of year. Tuna and sailfish peak. Traditional dhow routes active.
Target fish
Tuna, Sailfish, Kingfish
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Trading
Market guide
Peak dhow trade. Import goods from Oman, India, Yemen. Export ivory, mangrove poles.
Key goods
Dhow imports, Mangrove poles, Fish
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Herding
Conditions
Dry
Guide
Dry season peak. Move livestock to shaded areas. Supplement with coconut husks.
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Healing
Guide
Dhow trade brings medicine from Arabia. Prepare Swahili coastal remedies.
Herbs
Haradali (mustard), Tangawizi (ginger), Pilipili
Ritual
Coastal healing ceremony
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Weather
Season
Peak Kaskazi
Rainfall
10-30mm
Wind
NE monsoon strong
Advisory
Peak NE monsoon. Best sailing season. Warm and humid. Excellent fishing.
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