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.
Algeria–Iran relations
Algeria is one of the few Arab and Sunni nations that has been friendly towards Iran despite Algeria is a majority Sunni while Iran is a majority Shia Islam respectively. However, although enjoying cordial relationship, sometimes relationship between two countries had been strained, with the Algerian Civil War at 1990s, and the current situation of the Arab world towards Iran. Nonetheless, Algeria remains close and friendly tie with Iran due to its neutrality at the expense of Saudi Arabia.