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Decision to ban Umrah based on flu justified, say officials
The decision of the Tunisian government to ban all Umrah pilgrimage travels from Tunisia is justified by the current spread of swine flu, according to officials.
- Staff Report
- Published: 09:08 July 5, 2009
Tunisia: The decision of the Tunisian government to ban all Umrah pilgrimage travels from Tunisia is justified by the current spread of swine flu, according to officials.
The Tunisian Religious Affairs minister Abu Bakr Al Akhzouri has stated that the decision was taken so that to ensure the safety of the Tunisian population and does not stand against the decisions taken by the Tunisian religious authorities.
Al Akhzouri further stated that certain medical checks will be carried out amongst those who are planning to go to Haj.
The Tunisian government applied restrictions on travelers to and from Makkah and Madinah following a woman being diagnosed with swine flu after she arrived from Saudi Arabia.
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