The Giro d’Italia cycling race will respect the Jewish day of rest when it launches in Jerusalem on Friday, Jerusalem Affairs Minister Zeev Elkin says.
“We made sure with the organizers not to violate the Shabbat,” Elkin tells public radio.
The tour starts in Jerusalem on Friday with a time trial set to begin just before 2:00 pm (11:00 GMT).
Elkin also says starting the Giro in Jerusalem has lead to a boost in tourism.
“This has attracted 10,000 tourists, all the hotels are full, it will bring in more than 50 million shekels [$14 million], and one billion viewers around the world for six hours will see Jerusalem in a very positive way,” he says.
— AFP
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