Tag: Swiss-Islamic relations
Swiss debate over a national representative body for Muslims
In the past few years, many European states have seen the establishment of a national body to represent their respective Muslim population.
Unlike Christianity,...
Reactions to the minaret ban: results reveal a “turning point” in...
Swiss voters’ clear decision on Sunday to ban the construction of minarets has generated a wide range of emotions, from stunned joy to rueful...
Swiss voters approve minaret ban by 57 percent
To the great surprise of pollsters and the regret of the government, the Swiss on Sunday said yes to a ban on the construction...