Baħrija (Rabat)
Official name:	Il-Baħrija
Inhabitants:	Tal-Baħrija
Coordinates:	35°53′41″N 14°20′54″E / 35.89472°N 14.34833°E / 35.89472; 14.34833Coordinates: 35°53′41″N 14°20′54″E / 35.89472°N 14.34833°E / 35.89472; 14.34833
Population total:	3,000
Suburb of:	Rabat, Malta
Patron saint:	St. Martin
Day of festa:	Sunday near November 11

Baħrija is a very small rural village in the limits of Rabat, Malta, with a population of about 3000 that is constantly growing. The name Baħrija means moth in Maltese. Also known in English as Baħria which the Counts Moscati had owned the fiefdom which was granted by the Grand Master of Malta.

Two churches are present in Baħrija, an old one (which is now out of use), and the newer church, built in 1984, which is dedicated to St.Martin of Tours and which is currently in use.

The main feast in Baħrija is that of St.Martin of Tours which is celebrated annually on the 11th of November. This feast is associated with an old tradition where a bag full of an assortment of nuts and fresh fruit is given to young children on the day.

Another tradition present exclusively in Baħrija is the annual fair which is held on the 1st Sunday after the feast, where an assortment of goods are given away in a number of lotteries.

Baħrija is also famous for its rabbit cooking restaurants.

Bahrija is one of the highest places in Malta, therefore the weather here is cooler than that of the lower land (also due to it being prone to the cold northern winds coming over the sea). Most of the North of Malta is visible from this village, but the South West of gozo (including Xlendi) is also visible, and on clear, still nights, a line of street lights is visible on the horizon to the North, were Scicily is.

Although Bahrija hasn't much rich soil, many of its land is used for agriculture, mostly growing grape vines and other common fruit that can withstand the harsh heat of the summer and the lack of soil.

Bahrija is a good place were to search for walks. If you'd like to go on a cliff climb, there's the fomm ir-Rih walk, or if you want to see some Maltese heretige, the victoria lines start at Kuncizzjoni.

[edit] Baħrija's Zones

• Fomm ir-Riħ
• Il-Misraħ
• Iż-Żinżla
• Kunċizzjoni
• Ta' Fantin
• Ta' Gerżuma
• Ta' Namura
• Ta' Sirena
• Tal-Marġa
• Wied Gerżuma
• Wied il-Baħrija
• Wied iż-Żebbuġ
• Wied Rini
• Wied tal-Marġa

[edit] Baħrija Main Roads

• Triq Fomm ir-Riħ (Fomm ir-Rih Road)
• Triq il-Palazz (Palace Street)
• Triq is-Sajf ta' San Martin (St Martin's Summer Street)
• Triq L-Imtaħleb (Mtahleb Road)

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