THE DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF THE TRADITIONAL RITES OF THE LITHUANIAN TATARS IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY
Galina Miškinienė,
Institute of the Lithuanian Language,
5 Vileyshio Str, Vilnius, LT-10308, Lithuania,
galina.miskiniene@flf.vu.lt.
The article studies the distinctive features of traditional rites of the Lithuanian Tatars in the second half of the 20th century, which contributed to the preservation of the ethnic identity of this unique group of Tatars, who have lived in Eastern Europe for over 600 years1. Absorbing innovations and undergoing changes, ceremonial traditions, such as naming, marriage (nikah), and burial rites, have survived until today and have preserved their Islamic roots.
Key words: Lithuanian Tatars, burial rites, 20th century.
