Igbo calendar

Explore the Traditional Igbo Calendar – Aligned with the Gregorian System
The Igbo Calendar app is designed to help users explore and understand the traditional Igbo system of timekeeping. Rooted in indigenous knowledge, this calendar reflects the cultural rhythm of the Igbo people, based on a 4-day week (Eke, Orie, Afo, and Nkwo) and a 7-week lunar cycle, forming a native month.

This app offers a simple and reliable way to follow the Igbo calendar while staying aligned with the modern Gregorian calendar used globally. Whether you’re a student of African culture, a member of the Igbo community, or simply curious about indigenous time systems, this app serves as a useful tool for learning, ritual planning, and daily living.

Features:
Traditional Igbo calendar structure with 13 native months (Onwa)

Daily tracking of Igbo market days: Eke, Orie, Afo, and Nkwo

Full alignment with the Gregorian calendar for easy reference

Highlighting of key traditional festivals and sacred observances:

Igu Aro – Year declaration ceremony (around March)

Iri Ji Ọhụrụ – New Yam Festival (August/September)

Ofala Festival – Royal celebration of kingship and community (timing varies by town)

Nkata Eke – Sacred cleansing or ancestral rites (often held in Onwa Anọ or Onwa Ise)

Ọnwa Asaa rituals – Mid-year agricultural rites and blessings

End-of-year ancestral reverence – Held in Onwa Ụka (13th moon), a time for quiet reflection

Clean, intuitive interface for navigating dates, market days, and cultural observances

Designed for educational, spiritual, cultural, and personal use