Yennayer(Algeria)
Yennayer marks the Amazigh New Year and is celebrated with traditional music, dance, and festive meals.
Yennayer, observed on January 12, is the Berber New Year dating back to ancient agricultural calendars.
Communities in Algeria and across North Africa celebrate with special breads, couscous dishes, and mint tea.
Festivals include folk performances, poetry readings, and displays of Amazigh art and crafts.
Families gather to honor ancestral heritage, sharing stories and blessings for a prosperous year ahead.
The celebration highlights the enduring cultural traditions of the Amazigh people.
Yennayer
Algeria