Wolof Calendar
Senegal / Gambia · Wolof / French · Islamic + Seasonal calendar · 7-day market week
7-Day Market Week
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Altine
Work
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Talaata
Fire
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Allarba
Water
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Alxames
Earth
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Àjjuma
Prayer
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Gaawu
Rest
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Dibéer
Family
Sulet
Jul
Peak rainy season
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Traditional Rulers
Festival
Xoy Divination
Who presides
Saltigue diviners lead Xoy ceremony
Events
Annual Sereer Xoy ceremony, Divination for coming year, Community gathering at Fatick
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Farming
Guide
Peak rains. Heavy farming. Weed millet and groundnut. Plant late-season crops.
Crops
Millet, Groundnut, Cowpea
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Fishing
Conditions
Moderate
Guide
Peak rains. Rough Atlantic. Reduce ocean fishing. Casamance river fishing excellent.
Target fish
River fish, Freshwater species
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Trading
Market guide
Quiet trading period. Farmers busy. Market attendance low. River pirogue trading.
Key goods
Local essentials
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Herding
Conditions
Excellent
Guide
Peak rains. Lush Ferlo pastures. Best grazing of year. Community celebrations.
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Healing
Guide
Peak rains. Treat waterborne diseases. Protect well water. Anti-cholera herbs.
Herbs
Water purification, Garlic
Ritual
Water protection ceremony
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Weather
Season
Peak Hivernage
Rainfall
120-200mm
Wind
SW monsoon strong
Advisory
Peak rains. Flooding possible. Roads muddy. Excellent farming conditions.
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