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Algerians struggle to afford Ramzan feasts as prices rise

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March 02, 2026

AS Algerians fast, pray and gather for the holy month of Ramzan, a worry lurks in many minds: how to afford the holiday feasts this year.

In addition to its religious significance for billions of Muslims, Ramzan also means tables laden with rich and varied meals eaten after the muezzin's call to break the fast at sunset.

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