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When religion and weather intertwine! What does ‘Gandlora’ day mean for Malta and the upcoming weather forecast?
Are you familiar with the local saying?

Emma Galea

Today, the 2nd of February, the Catholic church celebrates ‘Gandlora’ day which commemorates the day Jesus Christ got presented in the temple.

However, this day has an extra special meaning for the Maltese because of a local saying linked to ‘Gandlora’ and weather predictions for the coming weeks.

The saying goes: “Bnazzi fil-gandlora xitwa fora, xita fil-gandlora koranta ġorni ankora”.

In other words, if today’s weather is sunny and stable, one can come to the conclusion that the worst of winter weather for the Maltese islands is over.

However, if the weather is unstable and it’s raining, that means that the country will most probably experience another 40 days of bad weather.

Which of these predictions are you hoping for?

Facebook/Maltese Islands Weather

2nd February 2025


Emma Galea
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Emma Galea
Emma is a Gozitan writer who loves all things related to English literature and history. When not busy studying or writing you will either find her immersed in a fictional book or at the cinema trying to watch as many films as she possibly can!

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