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Association of Islamic Organizations in Zurich

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The Association of Islamic Organisations in Zurich (VIOZ; ‹See Tfd›German: Vereinigung der Islamischen Organisationen in Zürich) was founded in 1995 and is with more than 30 member organizations the largest cantonal Islamic umbrella organization in Switzerland. VIOZ member organizations operate over 40 mosques in the Canton of Zurich, which represents about 90% of all Zurich masjids. VIOZ cooperates with two national organizations, the Federation of Islamic Umbrella Organizations in Switzerland (FIDS) and the Coordination of Islamic Organisations Switzerland (KIOS). Since March 2019 VIOZ is a member of FIDS. VIOZ is the longtime partner of the city and the Canton of Zurich and is committed to the interests of the Muslims and their affiliates in the spirit of consensus. In addition, VIOZ is constantly in contact with the state and other religious and social institutions becoming a co-designer of the Inter-religious dialogue in the canton of Zurich.

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Association of Islamic Organizations in Zurich
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