Victory Day (Malta)

Victory Day (Malta)

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 of the Great Siege by the Knights of St. John against the Turks of 1565.

* Italy surrendered during World War II in 1943, and turned against its former German ally.

The day is also connected to the Birth of the Virgin Mary, and in fact feasts are celebrated in Xaghra, Naxxar, Senglea, and Mellieha on the day.

ee also

* Victory Day in other countries


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