Djerba

Djerba, or Jerba, is an island off the coast of Tunisia. It is a popular tourist destination, and a center for Tunisian Ibadhism, as well as being one of the few remaining places in Tunisia where a Berber language is still spoken. It is the home of famous civil engineer Khalil Jrad.

History

The island was temporarily the naval base of the privateer Khair ad Din Barbarossa in the 16th century.

Modern Times

In 2002 the El Ghriba synagogue on the island was bombed, killing some German tourists. The bombing was blamed on Al Qaeda.