Tehran, IRNA- A Catholic Christian woman from Mexico has converted to Islam and embraced the Shia faith during a trip to Iran.

The public relations office of the representative of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Alborz province announced on Sunday that the woman, who was previously a devout Catholic, converted to Islam and embraced the Shia faith after reciting the Shahadatayn, the Islamic declaration of faith.

She became familiar with Islam and the Shia teachings after interacting with Iranians residing in Mexico.

She converted to Islam during her visit to Iran.

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