On Eid morning, families wake up early and put on their best new clothes. Many children get a brand-new outfit just for the day. After a special breakfast - often a sweet semolina porridge called 'rfis' or fresh pancakes called 'baghrir' soaked in honey - the whole family heads out to meet relatives and neighbours.
The greeting everyone uses is 'Eid Mubarak' - 'Blessed Eid'. People hug, kiss cheeks, and wish each other well. Children are usually given small amounts of money, called 'eidiya', from grandparents and older relatives. They often save half and spend the rest on toys, sweets or balloons in the streets.
Sweet pastries are the heart of Algerian Eid. Families bake for days beforehand. Makroud (date diamonds), kalb el louz (almond cake) and ghoriba (crumbly nut cookies) cover every table. Mint tea is poured all afternoon. Some Algerian families also serve a savoury stew like 'rechta' - a special hand-cut pasta with chicken and chickpeas.
Houses fill up with visitors all day. People who live far away come back to their families. Children play together in the streets while the grown-ups talk and laugh inside. It is mostly about being with family - which is why Algerian Eid often lasts for two or three days of visiting.