Qrendi Local Council
Latitude: 35°50 '3" N
Longitude: 14°27 '32" E
Area: 4.9km²
Population total: 2,535
Population density: 517/km²
Borders: Mqabba, Siġġiewi, Żurrieq
Patron saint: St. Mary
Day of festa: 15th August (St. Mary); 1st Sunday of July (Our Lady of Lourdes)
Mayor: Carmelo Falzon (MLP)
Website: qrendi.gov.mt
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Qrendi (English: Crendi or Krendi)[1] is a small village in the southwest of Malta, with a population of 2,525 people (November 2005). It is near Mqabba and Żurrieq. Within its boundaries are two well-known Neolithic temples called Mnajdra and Ħaġar Qim. In this village two feasts are held annually. The feast of Our Lady of Lourdes is celebrated either on the last Sunday of June or on the first Sunday of July, with the August 15 the titular feast of the Ascension of Our Lady. This feast is popularly known as the feast of Santa Maria.
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Qrendi (English: Crendi or Krendi) is a small village in the southwest of Malta, with a population of 2,525 people (November 2005).
Neighbouring Mqabba and Żurrieq, one can find numerous historic landmarks within its boundaries that include the Neolithic temples of Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra, the Misrah is-Sinjura dolmen, Misqa Neolithic tanks, Torri Cavalier Hexagonal Tower, together with the two coastal towers built by Grandmasters De Redin and Lascaris respectively.
The Maqluba, a geographical doline scolded by legend, as well as the picturesque fishing port of Wied iz-Zurrieq, can also be found at Qrendi.
Qrendi is dedicated to the Ascension into heaven of the Blessed Virgin, more commonly known as "Santa Marija" (Feast day - 15th August), whilst a devolution of Our Lady of Lourdes is also observed within the same parish.(Feast Day - The first Sunday of July). Both feasts are celebrated annually.
The village is more famously known for its majestic pyrotechnic displays during its religious manifestations.
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