Patron saint festival In 168 days
Saint Francis of Paola, patron of the Ciciarata
📅 Every year, on 2 April, with the pasta and chickpea Ciciarata
Maida celebrates Saint Francis of Paola on 2 April, with the Ciciarata: pasta and chickpeas are distributed free to the faithful among the ruins of the Minim Friars' convent, in memory of the saint's charity. The feast is renewed on the third Sunday of July.
