evidence: A decade after the decision, the number of Muslims in Switzerland continues to grow, while the building of mosques – minus minarets – has continued in some cantons. Indeed, Islam, while not an official state-recognised religion in Switzerland, is the country’s third-biggest faith. However, the community of almost 450,000 believers is very mixed when it comes to origins and attitudes towards faith. About 350 associations represent Muslims’ interests, while preachers operate in some 300 prayer-houses. Four of these have minarets. [...] Swiss against Islam as an official religion