The measure, narrowly passed in a 2021 nationwide referendum, has faced strong criticism from Muslim organisations and rights advocates.
Countries such as Belgium and France have also implemented comparable bans, drawing international criticism and sparking debates over religious freedom and cultural integration.
The upcoming implementation of the ban marks a deeply divisive chapter in Swiss politics, with significant implications for religious freedoms and cultural identity in the country.
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