The ancient El Ghriba Synagogue, is located on the Tunisian island of Djerba.
The synagogue is the oldest in Tunisia, and besides being the centre of the island's Jewish life is also a site of pilgrimage, whose status approaches that of the Holy Land; one of the legends associated with its founding claims that either a stone or a door from Solomon's Temple or the Second Temple is incorporated in the building.
The pilgrimage (seen here) takes place every year on the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer, in between Pesach and Shavuot. The 2018 event was attended by Youssef Chahed, Prime Minister of Tunisia which resulted in large crowds on 2 May 2018.

The throng around Youssef Chahed, Primeminister of Tunisia at La Gribba celebrations

Youssef Chahed, Primeminister of Tunisia at La Gribba celebrations

The throng around Youssef Chahed, Primeminister of Tunisia at La Gribba celebrations

Youssef Chahed, Primeminister of Tunisia at La Gribba celebrations

Youssef Chahed, Primeminister of Tunisia at La Gribba celebrations

Some Jewish religious leaders in discussion

La Gribba celebrations

La Gribba celebrations

La Gribba celebrations

Security was very high: Special forces amogst the crowds

La Gribba celebrations

People watch on as the primeminister leaves the celebrations

Security was very high: Special forces amogst the crowds

Onlookers

A couple dress for the occassion

Indside El Ghriba Synagogue, the second oldest synagogue in the world.











































































































