| That Jewish tourist dollar is highly desirable. Egypt refurbished some old Jewish synagogues and such for the same reason. |
[DW] A Jewish festival at the historic synagogue on Djerba island in Tunisia is often touted as a successful example of Jewish-Moslem coexistence. But there's no doubt political tension still plays a role.Right now, the synagogue is still quiet. But once the traditional Jewish pilgrimage to it begins on Saturday, there are likely to be thousands of worshippers from all over the world here on the Tunisian island of Djerba.
For the first time in the more than two years since the COVID-19 pandemic began, a large number of pilgrims to the North African country will be taking part in religious festivities over the course of eight days. In 2020 and 2021, pilgrimages were canceled due to the health crisis and access was very limited.