Bidnija

About Bidnija 

Bidnija is located in the north-central part of Malta, which is a rather suitable location and vital role in Malta through the years. Presently administered by the local councils of St. Paul’s Bay and Mosta, Bidnija hosts a clay pigeon shooting club, horse riding facilities, and a Maltese cuisine restaurant that specialises in traditional rabbit stew. Bidnija’s small church is devoted to the Holy Family and celebrates its feast day in July. 

History of Bidnija

The locality of Bidnija is rich in history. Bidnija is derived from the ‘Bidni olive trees’ grove dating back 5,000 years and is found in this village. The old Olive Grove at Bidnija holds the Protected area rank. These olives are of great importance to olive oil’s production industry. 

Roman remains

Researchers and archaeologists also think some Roman remains such as Roman villas and tombs can be located in the vicinity. Since Bidnija forms part of Rabat’s and Mdina’s rural surroundings, which assisted as a City in those times, and is not far away from Salina coast, that was a Roman harbor in the past.

Cart ruts

One can find cart ruts in the surroundings of Bidnija, evidence that the village was already active many years before.

Bidnija churches 

Over the years, the local farmers built their farmhouses in Bidnija, which today are occupied by their descendants who still live in the hamlet. During this time, the residents of about 25 families in population showed their desire to construct a church to serve their religious needs. The construction of the church’s building began in 1920.

Second World War

Several small rooms were built all around the hill’s edges at the beginning of the 1900s, serving the British soldiers to watch the Maltese island throughout the Second World War when Malta was a British colony. War shelters are also spread around the locality of Bidnija and served as a defence to the farmers and the community’s residents during the war.

Places of Interest in Bidnija

Here are some places of interest that make Bidnija unique when compared to other localities making it an ideal place to purchase Malta property for sale or rent. 

Bidnija Parish

A church attributed to the plans of mason Salvu Zahra was constructed in the 1920s by the residents to serve their religious needs. In two years, the church was completed, and every household in Bidnija decided to donate something to decorate the church, devoted to the Holy Family of Nazareth. 

Gianni Vella painted the titular painting together with two other works, while Wistin Camilleri made the Holy Family’s titular statue. It was blessed by the then Archpriest of Mosta, Mons Bartolomeo Bezzina, in July 1977.

Bidnija feast

The Bidnija residents celebrate the feast with a procession in the streets of Bidnija on the 3rd Sunday of July. In 1977 the village celebrated its first feast.

Bidnija valleys

Valleys surrounding the locality of Bidnija are:

• Wied tal-Pwales
• Wied Qannotta
• Wied tal-Hzejjen
• Wied Celestina
• Wied L-Arkata
• Wied l-Imsellit

Horse Riding Tours

These trips lead you to explore the perfect countryside in Malta on trained horses and guided by qualified instructors.

Clay Pigeon Shooting

Clay pigeon shooting is becoming extremely popular hobby in Malta. All gratitude goes to the new awareness against hunting.

Wied il-Ghasel

Wied il-Ghasel is situated in Mosta, a short drive away from Bidnija. Being one of Malta’s deepest and most picturesque valleys, it is a must see. The quaint Chapel of St Paul the Hermit that graces the side of the valley is an attraction in itself.