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The beautiful island is noted as a center of the Islamic sect al-Ibadhiyah and is also noted for its Jewish minority, which has dwelt on the island for more than 2,500 years, although populations have declined recently due to emigration to Israel and France since 1967. The group of Jews were a close group of Cohanim, a tribe in Judaism and they remained Cohanim up until recently-not losing their traditions. The El Ghriba synagogue is the oldest and one of the most famous in the world, and has been a synagogue for 2,000 years.
Sunset on DjerbaIn the early 20th century the island of Djerba had a population of forty thousand, several hundreds of whom were Maltese Catholics earning a livelihood as sponge-fishers.
Djerba is also known for its exceptional beaches, landscapes and hotels.
Girba remains a Roman Catholic titular see in the ecclesiastical province of African Tripoli.
Tunisia- 05
The beautiful island is noted as a center of the Islamic sect al-Ibadhiyah and is also noted for its Jewish minority, which has dwelt on the island for more than 2,500 years, although populations have declined recently due to emigration to Israel and France since 1967. The group of Jews were a close group of Cohanim, a tribe in Judaism and they remained Cohanim up until recently-not losing their traditions. The El Ghriba synagogue is the oldest and one of the most famous in the world, and has been a synagogue for 2,000 years.
Sunset on DjerbaIn the early 20th century the island of Djerba had a population of forty thousand, several hundreds of whom were Maltese Catholics earning a livelihood as sponge-fishers.
Djerba is also known for its exceptional beaches, landscapes and hotels.
Girba remains a Roman Catholic titular see in the ecclesiastical province of African Tripoli.