Tunisia studies new travel scheme for Umrah performers

Tunisia, 27 Oct 07

A Tunisian Sub-Committee of Foreign relations Commission at the Tunisian Consultative Council intends to hold a special session to study a draft pertaining to creation of a special travel document for Umrah (the minor pilgrimage) performers similar to the one in existence for Hajj in the country.

The document with new procedures primarily aim at regulating Umrah affairs and fixing dates for the return of Umrah performers to their home country - Tunisia.