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  • Swiss Muslims Open Mosque Doors [Polls Show Vote To Ban Minarets Losing]

    11/07/2009 5:09:19 PM PST · by Steelfish · 25 replies · 524+ views
    BBC News ^ | November 07th, 2009
    Swiss Muslims Open Mosque Doors Swiss Muslims hope to promote better understanding of their religion Muslims in many parts of Switzerland have invited the public into mosques - three weeks before a vote on whether to ban the construction of minarets. Muslim organisations say they hope their open day will counter what they say are fears and prejudices. The conservative group that initiated the vote - the largest party in the Swiss parliament - says minarets are a symbol of Muslim political power. Opinion polls suggest the proposed ban will be rejected by voters. A Muslim community leader in Zurich,...