A Muslim Becomes Director of Switzerland’s Religions Council
Head of Switzerland’s Union of Islamic Organizations has been appointed as director of the country’s Council of Religions.
Hisham Mizar, who is a Palestinian-born physician, has replaced Herbert Winter as director of the council, Saphirnews website reported.
Mizar will be in charge of the council for three years. The Council of Religions is state-run institution whose activities are related to the situation of followers of different faiths in Switzerland.
Representatives from all religions and faiths are present in the council, which was founded by the Swiss government in 2006.
The council holds meetings to discuss different faith-related issues and use the influence of religious leaders to prevent tension in society.
More than 350,000 Muslims live in Switzerland, which is a predominantly Christian country. Muslims make up around 5 percent of the country’s total population.
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Mizar will be in charge of the council for three years. The Council of Religions is state-run institution whose activities are related to the situation of followers of different faiths in Switzerland.
Representatives from all religions and faiths are present in the council, which was founded by the Swiss government in 2006.
The council holds meetings to discuss different faith-related issues and use the influence of religious leaders to prevent tension in society.
More than 350,000 Muslims live in Switzerland, which is a predominantly Christian country. Muslims make up around 5 percent of the country’s total population.
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