VOICED : Pilgrims cast prayers to the skies from Algeria mountain peak

The video explores an annual pilgrimage in northern Algeria, home to the Kabil, a Muslim Berber ethnic group. It delves into the legend of an elderly man whose death after prayer sparked the tradition. Despite the Islamic disapproval of saint worship, this practice remains popular in Algeria. Thousands, especially women, participate in the pilgrimage, which some view as a feminist act allowing women to socialize and seek suitors. The ritual, held at a high altitude, is believed to bring prayers closer to the heavens.

What is the primary reason people visit the mosque in northern Algeria?

• To enjoy the scenic view

• To attend a religious seminar

• To celebrate a local festival

• To participate in a centuries-old ritual

What is the cultural practice that is frowned upon in Islam but still prevalent in Algeria?

• Worship of saints

• Animal sacrifice

• Pilgrimage to Mecca

• Fasting during Ramadan

What is a common reason women have visited the pilgrimage site over the years?

• To learn new skills

• To pray for a husband and children

• To find a job

• To escape from daily chores

How do some younger generations view the origin of the pilgrimage legend?

• As a political movement

• As a historical event

• As a feminist act

• As a religious obligation

What geographical feature is significant about the pilgrimage site?

• It is located near a river

• It is at a high altitude

• It is in a desert

• It is surrounded by forests