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Feasts, markets and local shops in Lija, Malta.

Feasts, markets and more in Lija

The Lija festa

Lija has one feast in the 2026 church calendar: Christ Our Saviour (Transfiguration), on Thursday, 6 August 2026.

On a festa night the church is lit up, the band plays in the street and the statue of the saint is carried out. It is free and anyone can go.

Markets in and near Lija

Lija has no weekly market of its own, but one is a short drive away.

  • Ta' Qali farmers' marketEvery Tuesday and Saturday morning, in Ta' Qali, about 3 km away. Buy fruit and vegetables straight from Maltese farmers. Go early for the best choice.

Other feasts near Lija in August

Towns close to Lija have their own feasts in the same month.

Towns near Lija with local businesses

More local shops and makers a short trip from Lija, nearest first.

  • Attard1 listed, about 1 km away
  • Mosta1 listed, about 2 km away
  • Ta' Qali3 listed, about 3 km away
  • Ħamrun1 listed, about 4 km away
  • Msida2 listed, about 4 km away
  • Mdina1 listed, about 4 km away

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