A Turkish nurse from Midyat living in Italy married an Italian lawyer he met at a language course in his hometown of Midyat, in Mardin province, southeastern Türkiye. The Italian bride, who converted to Islam before the marriage, joined traditional local dances during a wedding ceremony held according to Midyat customs.
Tajdin Özmen, who works as a nurse at a health care institution in Italy, met Tamara Veronica Schriber, an Italian lawyer, while attending the same language course. After deciding to marry, the couple chose to hold their wedding in the groom's hometown of Midyat.
Schriber, who also decided to convert to Islam before the marriage, was joined on her special day by her mother, siblings, relatives and friends, who traveled from Italy for the celebration.
The wedding featured local traditions. Accompanied by the sounds of drums, the bride and groom shared their first dance before guests joined in Midyat's traditional folk dances.
Visitors from Italy also took part in the halay, creating colorful scenes during the celebration. The ceremony continued with the cutting of the wedding cake and a traditional gift presentation.
