By: Abna24 | Date: October 19, 2026 | En.abna24.com
AhlulBayt News Agency: According to the Swiss Federal Statistical Office, approximately 6% of the population covered by its religious statistics belonged to Muslim communities in 2024.
Switzerland presents a distinctive case in the relationship between Islam and the state. While the country’s Federal Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, the 2009 referendum banning the construction of minarets and recent research into anti-Muslim racism demonstrate that Islam’s place in public life remains a subject of political debate and academic inquiry.
