Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

New Zealander Tourist Converts To Islam In Kandahar


(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News)

KABUL (Pajhwok): A New Zealander tourist visiting southern Kandahar province has embraced Islam, an official said on Monday.

Governor spokesman Mawlawi Mahmood Azam, told Pajhwok Afghan News through efforts of the Kherqa-e-Mutahhara administration, the visitor converted to Islam during his visit to the shrine.

The 63-year-old, named David, accepted Islam at the shrine and was given the new name Mohammad Dawood.

According to Azam, David previously followed Christianity.

Earlier, in March 2025, a resident of the United Kingdom had also embraced Islam while visiting Kandahar.

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