Islam in europe

Dr Abdulaziz Othman Altwaijri, Director General of the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO), called on Muslim countries to boycott Swiss consumer and tourism products, and withdraw their funds from Swiss banks in response to Sunday’s referendum to ban construction of minarets in Switzerland.

The Swiss anti-minaret vote, Dr Altwaijri explained, shows deep hatred and enmity towards Islam and Muslims.

ISESCO Director General pointed out that banning the construction of minarets is in full contradiction with the international law, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Convention on Cultural Diversity and the International Initiative of “Alliance of Civilizations”, adding that it also run counter to the efforts being made at the international level to promote dialogue among religions and cultures and peaceful coexistence among peoples.

In a press statement made today, ISESCO Director General said that the Islamic world should take positive action in order to counter the persecution suffered by Muslims in Switzerland through civilized means that conform to international laws, namely through financial, commercial and tourist boycott.

Source: ISESCO

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