A general view of the 'Cafe des Delices' in the village of Sidi Bou Said during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Tunis, Tunisia, 10 April 2023. Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan by praying during the night time and abstaining from eating, drinking, and sexual acts during the period between sunrise and sunset. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and it is believed that the revelation of the first verse in the Koran was during its last 10 nights. EPA / MOHAMED MESSARA
A general view of the 'Cafe des Delices' in the village of Sidi Bou Said during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Tunis, Tunisia, 10 April 2023. Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan by praying during the night time and abstaining from eating, drinking, and sexual acts during the period between sunrise and sunset. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and it is believed that the revelation of the first verse in the Koran was during its last 10 nights. EPA / MOHAMED MESSARA
A Tunisian craftswoman works in the village, which is a popular tourist destination during Ramadan
A Tunisian craftswoman works in the village, which is a popular tourist destination during Ramadan
Tourists explore the village
Tourists explore the village
Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community
Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community
A street cafe in Sidi Bou Said
A street cafe in Sidi Bou Said
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar
Known for its cobbled streets and blue-and-white houses, Sidi Bou Said has al fresco cafes, Tunisian eateries and small art galleries
Known for its cobbled streets and blue-and-white houses, Sidi Bou Said has al fresco cafes, Tunisian eateries and small art galleries
A Tunisian craftswoman at work
A Tunisian craftswoman at work

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Tunisia's tourist village of Sidi Bou Said - in pictures

A look at life in the Tunisian destination region during Ramadan

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April 11, 2023

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  • Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
  • Premier League-standard football pitch
  • 400m Olympic running track
  • NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
  • 600-seat auditorium
  • Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
  • An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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