On the 29th of August our village celebrates the feast of the Beheading of St John The Baptist. For the second consecutive year the Xewkija Local Council with the collaboration of various Local Committees organized several activities.

The main activity was held on the 29th of August were Prekursur Band marched through Triq Santa Katerina, Triq il-Knijsa and St John The Baptist Square.  The Mayor, Dr Monica Vella lit the bonfire that was prepared at the Main Square and after words there were also the fireworks.