Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments Youcef Belmehdi chaired the periodic meeting of the National Committee for Religious Rites for Non-Muslims on 9 November 2026. Officials gathered for the session at the headquarters of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments.
Participants conducted the proceedings in accordance with Order No. 06-02, which the government issued on 28 February 2006. This legislation defines the conditions and rules for practicing religious rites for non-Muslims within Algeria.
The gathering at the headquarters of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments served as a formal venue for the National Committee for Religious Rites for Non-Muslims to review its ongoing administrative responsibilities. Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments Youcef Belmehdi presided over the session, ensuring that the committee’s discussions remained strictly aligned with the established legal framework governing its operations.
The meeting focused on the implementation of Order No. 06-02, dated 28 February 2006. This specific legal instrument serves as the primary regulatory foundation for the committee's work. By adhering to the conditions and rules for practicing religious rites for non-Muslims as outlined in this order, the committee maintains its mandate to monitor and regulate the relevant activities throughout the country.
During the session, the officials in attendance at the headquarters of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments examined the current status of religious practices. Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments Youcef Belmehdi emphasized the importance of the committee’s role in upholding the provisions set forth in the 28 February 2006 legislation. The committee members reviewed the procedural requirements necessitated by Order No. 06-02 to ensure that all activities remain consistent with the requirements defined for non-Muslim religious rites.
The proceedings held on 9 November 2026 allowed for a full evaluation of how the committee facilitates the exercise of religious rites for non-Muslims. Because Order No. 06-02 defines the conditions and rules for practicing religious rites for non-Muslims, the committee relies on this text to guide its decision-making processes. Every item discussed during the meeting was evaluated against the specific articles of the 28 February 2006 order to ensure full compliance.
As the meeting concluded, the committee reaffirmed its commitment to the standards established by the government. The headquarters of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments provided the necessary environment for the officials to deliberate on these matters under the leadership of Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments Youcef Belmehdi. The committee continues to operate under the strict guidance provided by the 28 February 2006 legislation, which remains the definitive authority for the regulation of non-Muslim religious rites in Algeria. By maintaining this focus, the committee ensures that its periodic meetings, such as the one held on 9 November 2026, effectively address the regulatory requirements of Order No. 06-02.
