Bubaqra

Bubaqra is a hamlet with its own administrative division in Żurrieq, Malta. Whilst it is a part of Żurrieq it wasn't always the case. It is a small rural village between Nigret and Ħal Far. It has a population of 2,000 people. At the centre of the zone is Misraħ Santa Marija (Where one can find a statue of the Assumption of Mary), a road away from St Mary's Church (ta' Santa Marija).

Bubaqra celebrates the feast of the Assumption of Mary (Santa Marija) the week after the 15th of August, featuring the three preparation days (Tridu) which are usually Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Then on Saturday a mass is celebrated on the eve of the feast of our lady, usually followed by a small gathering infront of the church. On Sunday (feast day) morning a mass is celebrated (as per usual on Sunday Mornings) and in the evening a longer feast mass (usually with choir) to encapsulate the celebration of Our Lady's Assumption. This is then followed by festivities in Misraħ Santa Marija, which features a yearly traditional fiera, traditional marches from the St. Catherine Band of Żurrieq and the Mechanical Ground Fireworks which are let off at 11pm.