Islam in Lithuania
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In Lithuania, unlike many other European societies at the time, there was religious freedom. Lithuanian Tatars settled in certain places, such as around
Much of the Lithuanian Tatar culture, mosques, graveyards and such were destroyed by the
Currently, only several thousand Lithuanian Tatars remain, making up an estimated 0.1% of the country's population;[5] however, with the restoration of Lithuanian independence, they are experiencing a kind of national revival with evidence to suggest there are several hundred non-Tartar converts to Islam.[6]
During the time of the Soviet Union, some people from other Muslim nationalities were moved in, however many of them were atheists; as well other Muslims came as immigrants after restoration of independence, but as for now this number is very small compared to similar numbers in western Europe; therefore Lithuanian Tatars remain the core of Islam in Lithuania, supported by some Lithuanians who converted. Halal meat in the country remains difficult to obtain, with more observant Muslims slaughtering animals themselves.[7]
Gallery
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One of the earliest Muslim mosques in Lithuania. -
Lithuanian Tatars of Napoleonic army.
See also
References
- ^ "Religious Composition by Country, 2010-2050". Pew Research Center. 12 April 2015. Retrieved 22 October 2017.
- OCLC 804006764.
- ISBN 978-0-7103-0025-6.
- ISBN 978-3-447-03027-4.
- ^ Račius, E. (2013). Lithuanian Muslims’ Attitudes Toward Participation in the Democratic Political Process. Muslim Political Participation in Europe. Edited by J. S. Nielsen. Edinburgh, Edinburgh University Press: 83-101., pg. 84
- ^ Račius, E. (2013). Lithuanian Muslims’ Attitudes Toward Participation in the Democratic Political Process. Muslim Political Participation in Europe. Edited by J. S. Nielsen. Edinburgh, Edinburgh University Press: 83-101., pg. 85
- ^ "Eastern Europe and migrants: The mosques of Lithuania". The Economist. 14 September 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2015.
External links
- Site of Lithuanian Islam community (in Lithuanian)
- Lithuanian mosques (in French)
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