Boufarik in northern Algeria is famous for its Zalabia, a traditional dessert popular in many Asian and African countries.

For Algerians, the town of Boufarik is associated with this sweet made by frying the dough in oil and soaking it in syrup, attracting consumers across the country during the holy month of Ramadan.

Photo taken on April 6, 2022 shows people buying traditional desserts during the holy month of Ramadan in Boufarik, Algeria.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

Photo taken on April 6, 2022 shows vendors making traditional desserts known as "Zalabia" during the holy month of Ramadan in Boufarik, Algeria.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

Photo taken on April 6, 2022 shows vendors making traditional desserts known as "Zalabia" during the holy month of Ramadan in Boufarik, Algeria.(Photo: Xinhua)

 

Photo taken on April 6, 2022 shows people buying traditional desserts during the holy month of Ramadan in Boufarik, Algeria.(Photo: Xinhua)