The feast dedicated to Xaghra’s Patron Saint, Maria Bambina, comes to a close on Sunday evening.
The festivities have been taking place all week to honour Our Lady, the Mother of God, culminating today – Her birthday – the 8th of September – A national holiday, known as Jum il-Vittorja.
This morning, the festivities were in Xaghra Square and adjacent streets, with everyone enjoying the popular festive band march.
Photographs by Alain Salvary