[1][2] There is some debate about the traditional date of Yennayer, with some cultural associations advocating for its celebration on the evening of 12 January, which is widespread in Algeria, Morocco, Libya, and the Canary Islands.

In Algeria, Yennayer is celebrated across various Amazigh regions, including the Kabyle, Chaoui, Mozabite, and Tuareg communities, each adding unique touches to the tradition.

Mozabite and Tuareg Contributions: Other regions, like the M'Zab Valley and the Sahara, bring their own flavors to the celebration, often including dates, traditional bread, and goat-based dishes.

Agricultural Initiation Rites: In rural areas, Berber children are sent to collect fruits and vegetables from the farm, connecting them with nature and symbolizing the promise of future harvests.

The rites performed during Yennayer are rich with symbolism, aiming to eliminate famine, augur change and prosperity, and warmly welcome the invisible forces that Berbers traditionally believed in.