Archive for September, 2015

On 24th September Lithuanian muslims as well as all the muslims around the world held the celebration of Eid al Adha (Kurban Bairam) – Feast of Sacrifice. Since the early morning which was unusually warm this year men, women and children started gathering in the mosques and Isla

Assalamu alaikum, Eid ul-Adha is almost here – one of two most important islamic celebrations of the year, which was appointed to celebrate by our beloved Prophet Mohammed ﷺ . It is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, exactly 70 days after Eid ul-Fitr. During Eid ul-Adha

It is known that Lithuanian muslims’ community can not get halal fresh meat easily – not everyone knows how to or has possibility to slaughter an animal, not everyone has money for this. Month of Dhul Hijjah has already started. The pilgrims are already performing their Hajj, ma

Islamic school “Iqra” invited new students for the start of new school year in the mosque of Kaunas New school year starts in Islamic school in the mosque of Kaunas. On Sunday the first meeting was held and it revealed what members of our cummunity wish to learn, what know

Eid ul-Adha part 2 Understanding Animal Offerings on Eid ul-Adha Sacrificing one’s son was a test of Abraham’s faith.  To commemorate and remember Abraham’s trials, Muslims slaughter an animal such as a sheep, camel, or goat.  The practice is often misunderstood by those outside of th

Eid ul-Adha from part 1 Without a Muslim family, substituting Christmas, Passover, or other religious celebrations with Muslim festivals can be quite a change.  But, there is no need to worry.  The first step to make a change is to read and learn about a subject.  The second advice wi

Activities of Kaunas muslims’ community In the mosque of Kaunas and outside of it Assalamu alaikum New school year has started and we continue our tradition of organizing religious activities in the mosque of Kaunas and outside of it. Women’s meeting was held this week. During it sist

Lithuania’s Love Minaret Author: Tharik Hussain If you didn’t know it was there, you’d never find it. The old dirt path that crosses the railway track leads to a blue heritage sign that only says “50m” and has an arrow underneath pointing left. Seemingly towards just a load of trees.