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Tunisia, Djerba, December 28; 2011. -- The ancient El Ghriba Synagogue, also known as the Djerba Synagogue, is located on the Jewish village of Hara Seghira, several kilometres southwest of Houmt Souk, the capital of Djerba. (Photo by Thierry Tronnel/Corbis via Getty Images)
Tunisia - The annual Jewish pilgrimage to the Ghriba synagogue on the island of Djerba will take place fromMay 4 to 9, said head of the pilgrimage' organising committee Perez Trabelsi.
This annual worship will see a 40% increase in visitors' number compared to the previous season. Indeed, over 7000 pilgrims have already booked or inquired about the dates of the visit, including diplomatic personalities, Trabelsi added.
He recalled that the Jewish pilgrimage to the Ghriba also has a tourist dimension and contributes to attracting visitors and stimulating economic dynamism on the island,
Accordingly, preparations have been made in Houmt Souk and the adjacent regions of the island to welcome visitors, Trabelsi told TAP.
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