Tunisians have been banned from performing this year's hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia, amid growing concerns about the swine flu pandemic. Tunisia is not the only country with this restriction. In July, Arab health ministers had proposed a ban on children, the elderly and those with chronic medical conditions in their countries from performing this year's hajj without canceling the whole ritual. In August, Iranians were banned from attending the holy places in Saudi Arabia during fasting month of Ramadan, which took place following peak flu season.
By Kristýna
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