South Korean Tourist Converts to Islam During Visit to Türkiye's Mardin
A South Korean visitor identified as Shaevn embraced Islam while touring the southeastern Turkish province of Mardin, adopting the name Abdullah, according to local religious authorities.
A South Korean tourist converted to Islam while visiting Mardin, a historic city in southeastern Türkiye, according to the Artuklu District Mufti's Office, cited by Anadolu Agency.
The tourist, identified as Shaevn, completed the conversion process during his trip to the province, the Mufti's Office said.
Following the conversion, Shaevn adopted the name "Abdullah," the office added.
Further details about the circumstances of the conversion, including where in Mardin it took place or who facilitated the process, were not immediately available.
Mardin, known for its centuries-old architecture and diverse religious and cultural heritage, attracts both domestic and international visitors, including tourists from various countries.
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- South Korean tourist converts to Islam during visit to Türkiye's Mardin — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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