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Greek citizen converts to Islam in northwestern Türkiye

For Serakau Emilia, conversion ceremony was held at local mufti’s office

Burak Akay  | 23.08.2022 - Update : 23.08.2022
Greek citizen converts to Islam in northwestern Türkiye Credit: https://www.facebook.com/canakkalemuftulugu

CANAKKALE, Türkiye 

A Greek citizen converted to Islam in Canakkale province in northwestern Türkiye, a local official announced on Tuesday. 

For Serakau Emilia, a conversion ceremony was held at the local mufti’s office, during which she recited the Kalima Shahadat – the declaration of belief in the oneness of Allah and the acceptance of Holy Prophet Muhammad as his messenger.

She was also given a "conversion certificate," a copy of the Holy Quran, and various books on Islam by provincial Mufti Ali Bal.

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