experiencing a kind of national revival with evidence to suggest there are several hundred non-Tartar converts to Islam. 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. Gallery See also Tatars in Lithuania References External links Site of Lithuanian Islam community Lithuanian mosques Lithuania