Number of Muslims Disputed

Official figures, as well as those of the Islamic Religious Community in Austria (IGGiÖ), place the number of Muslims in Austria at 330 000. This number is disputed by those who are not members of the IGGiÖ, such as the liberal Turkish Alevis. The Alevis do not consider themselves to be represented by the current leadership (most of whom being of Arab origin), and consequently are fighting for state recognition of their religious community.

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