Mascara is a province in Algeria. It was named after its capital, whose name means "military garrison" in Arabic, and which is unrelated to "Mascara", the cosmetic. Another important locality is the town of Sig.Administrative divisionsThe province is divided into 16 districts (daïras), which are further divided into 47 communes or municipalities.Districts Aïn Farès Aïn Fekan Aouf Bouhanifia El Bordj Ghriss Hachem Mascara Mohammedia Oggaz Ouled Attia Oued Taria Sig Tighenif Tizi Zahana