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Victory Day (Malta)

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Also called
  
Il-Vitorja Il-Bambina

Date
  
8 September

Observed by
  
Malta

Frequency
  
annual

Victory Day (Malta)

Significance
  
In remembrance of the victories in the Sieges of Malta of 1565, 1800 and 1943.

Next time
  
8 September 2017 (2017-09-08)

Victory Day, 8 September, is a national holiday in Malta. It is locally known as il-Vitorja (the Victory) and il-Bambina (Baby Mary). It marks the following events:

  • The victory by the Knights of St. John ending the Great Siege by the Turks of 1565.
  • The rebellion against the French troops occupying Malta in September 1800
  • Italy ended hostilities against the Allies marking an end to siege of Malta in 1943, and turned against its former German ally.

    • The day is also connected to the Nativity of Mary, and in fact feasts are celebrated in Xagħra, Naxxar, Senglea, and Mellieħa on the day.

    The traditional regatta featuring boat races in the Grand Harbour is also held on Victory Day.

    References

    Victory Day (Malta) Wikipedia
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