Yennayer 2025: the indigenous Amazigh New Year and its deep roots
Every year, on January 12th or 13th, millions of Amazigh (Berber) people across Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and beyond celebrate Yennayer, their traditional New Year. Unlike the Gregorian or Islamic calendar, Yennayer follows an agricultural cycle dating back nearly 3,000 years, making it one of the oldest continuously celebrated New Year traditions in the world. … Read more