Miss Algeria gets married at church, sparks backlash — did she leave Islam?

Published July 31st, 2025 - 09:55 GMT
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Former Miss Algeria Chanez Belaid and her Lebanese husband. (Instagram)

ALBAWABA - Social media platforms were flooded with photos and videos of Miss Algeria's wedding, with loads of questions and controversy surrounding the place she got married in.

According to activists and fans, former Miss Algeria Chanez Belaid got married inside a church in Lebanon, despite the fact that she is Muslim and raising questions about whether she left Islam and converted to Christianity.

Chanez Belaid appeared wearing a white wedding dress at a traditional Christian ceremony, raising widespread questions about her faith, considering that she married a Lebanese Christian businessman.

Former Miss Algeria Chanez Belaid

Former Miss Algeria Chanez Belaid and her husband. (Instagram)

How did ex-Miss Algeria respond to the backlash?

Facing a torrent of rumors, former Miss Algeria broke her silence with brief posts on her official accounts, affirming that she remains a Muslim and that her marriage does not change her religious faith. 

She also called for respect for her privacy and urged people not to judge her or interfere in her personal life.

It is worth noting that Chanez Belaid is one of the most prominent young female figures in Algeria. She previously won the title of Miss Arab Tourism and enjoys a wide following on social media platforms, particularly Instagram, where she has over 1.2 million followers. 

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