Well, zawiyas in Algeria are like special schools where people go to learn about Islam and how to be good Muslims. Think of it like a place where you go to learn about being kind, sharing, and doing good things for others.
These zawiyas are usually named after special people who were known for being really good at teaching and helping others with religion stuff. They teach a lot of different things like how to pray, what to do during Ramadan, and how to read and understand the Quran.
Not everyone goes to a zawiya, but if they want to learn more about religion, they can go there to study with other people who want to learn too. It's a place of education and usually a place of peacefulness and harmony.