A movement by the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP) to ban the construction of minarets in Switzerland has spurred Swiss Muslims to open the doors of their mosques to the public, according to an article from BBC News. Minarets are tall spires that are often a staple of mosque architecture, however the SVP believes them to be symbols of political power. While it is believed that the ban will be rejected by Swiss voters, Swiss Muslims feel that this incident calls for some dialogue between Muslims and non-Muslims. In order to promote better relations, mosques all across Switzerland hosted an open-house, opening their doors fully to the public. The ban will be officially voted on in three weeks.
By: Kimberly Severns
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