-- In order to familiarize Swiss non-Muslims with Islam and its teachings, a day for non-Muslims to visit mosques was observed on November 7 in various cities in Switzerland.
According to romandie, over one hundred mosques and prayer centers in 12 states of Switzerland hosted non-Muslim citizens to get acquainted with Islamic principles and religious places.
In Geneva, more than 500 non-Muslims paid a visit to the great mosque of the city and discussed the proposal to ban construction of minarets with Muslim officials making their pro or con arguments.
The proposal is due to be put to a referendum in three weeks time and the day of visiting mosques has made many of those supporting minaret ban think again.
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