Flia is prepared in the shape of the Sun (Albanian Dielli) also featuring sunbeams.

[4] March 17, which falls within the traditional Albanian festivities of Verëza (spring equinox), is recognized as "Flia Day" in which families invite their relatives for preparing and eating flia.

[5] It is assumed that flia began to be prepared by Albanians for Verëza as a sacrifice to the Sun-god.

[4] Flia requires very simple ingredients: flour, water, butter, yogurt, eggs, oil and salt.

[6] The main ingredients (flour, water and salt) are mixed together until they become like pancake batter.