Religion in Algeria
Islam, the religion of almost all of the Algerian people, pervades most aspects of life. It provides the society with its central social and cultural identity and gives most individuals their basic ethical beliefs.
Architecture of Algeria
Islam reached Algeria in the 7th century via the Arab conquest of Northern Africa. Islamic conquest brought many of the hallmark features of Muslim cities to Algeria, including the souq as a commercial center, hammam as a social center, and the mosque and accompanying madrasah as a religious center. The casbah, or fortified citadel, was also introduced to Algeria during this era.