Raižiai Mosque
Mosque in Alytus County, Lithuania / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Raižiai Mosque (Lithuanian: Raižių mečetė) is a wooden mosque located in the village of Raižiai, Alytus County in Lithuania. The mosque was the only one to operate during the Soviet era. The mosque remains open, with local Muslim religious gatherings during major holidays. The mosque serves as a center for activities for the 500 Tatars that live in the village.[1]
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Raižiai Mosque | |
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Raižių mečetė | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Branch/tradition | Sunni |
Location | |
Location | Raižiai, Lithuania |
Geographic coordinates | 54.4798°N 24.1877°E / 54.4798; 24.1877 |
Architecture | |
Type | mosque |
Completed | 1889 |
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Since 1999, the mosque has been designated a cultural heritage site (unique code 24828).[2] In the village of Raižiai there are several Tatar cemeteries, where Lipka Tatars and Muslims of other nationalities are buried.