There is an immense resentment among the Muslims and non Muslims, the Human Rights defenders and the public opinions : how and why does Switzerland take such measure … ?!

In his recently published book, Les Minarets de la Discorde. Eclairages sur un Débat Suisse et Européen, which discusses the controversy around minarets in Switzerland, Dr. Patrick Haenni gives an

The problem in Switzerland is that the relation with religions is organized constitutionally at the level of the "cantons" (States). In other words, any demand should be addressed locally. The

Muslims around the world await the coming 29th of November on which Switzerland will vote on an initiative to ban the construction of minarets.

One of only four minarets in Switzerland, on a Muslim centre in Wangen bei Olten. Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP

Dr. Yusuf al-Qaradawi, chairman of the International Union for Muslim Scholars, expressed his regret and chagrin with the results of the referendum on the banning of minarets in Switzerland.

Switzerland's decision to ban the construction of mosque minarets has sparked criticism fro politicians and religious figures worldwide.

CAIRO: Osama Yussif cheers in the early morning hours as he watches a replayed European football match.

Proposal championed by right-wing parties to ban minarets in Switzerland goes to a nationwide vote on Sunday; latest polls show 37% in support of the ban.