South Korean tourist Shaevn converted to Islam while visiting Mardin. At a ceremony held at the Artuklu District Mufti’s Office, Shaevn recited the testimony of faith, became Muslim and took the name Abdullah.
Held under the guidance of Artuklu District Mufti Süleyman Baran, the ceremony saw Abdullah recite the shahada, the declaration of the principles of Islamic faith.
At the end of the ceremony, Baran presented Abdullah with a copy of the Quran.
Located in southeastern Anatolia, Mardin welcomes visitors from Türkiye and abroad with its historic architecture bearing the traces of different civilizations and its cultural heritage.