A referendum was held in Switzerland in 2021. In this, the general public of the country voted in favor of banning the face covering.
A law banning the ‘face covering’ in public places in Switzerland will come into effect next year. The law is known as the ‘burqa ban’. From January 1, 2025, if someone wears a burqa and covers their face, they will be fined about $1,150. In Bangladeshi money, which is equivalent to about 150,000 taka.
A referendum was held in Switzerland in 2021. In this, the general public of the country voted in favor of banning the face covering. The government has decided that this referendum will be implemented from January 1, 2025.
However, Muslim groups strongly opposed the referendum. In addition, many voted against the referendum banning the face covering in public places. It was passed by a very small margin.
The group that organized the referendum had been organizing a ban on the construction of any new mosque minarets in Switzerland since 2009. Although very few people in Switzerland wear the burqa. But it will still be a difficult issue for Muslims.
The government of the country has said that the ban will not apply to airports, diplomatic and consular areas. In addition, the face will be covered in religious and holy places.
In addition, the face will be allowed to be covered for health, weather and traditional reasons. There will be no obstacles to covering the face in entertainment. The face will be covered in advertising work. In addition, the face will be covered for personal protection. But for this, permission must be obtained from the authorities in advance.
