A cross-country love story has once again stolen the public's attention. This time, a Turkish man named Mehmet Ozcan or Ahmed is willing to travel far to meet his sweetheart in North Maluku.
Their love journey began from an introduction on social media for two years. Finally, Ahmed decided to come directly to his lover's hometown in Wolio Village, Tabona District, Taliabu Island, North Maluku.
Ahmed's arrival was greeted enthusiastically by local residents. He immediately proposed to his girlfriend, Salmiati or Wa Uta, and held the wedding on Monday, September 2, 2024.
This happy moment was shared through various social media platforms. The video upload that recorded the seconds from Ahmed's arrival to the ijab kabul ceremony went viral.
A netizen commented on Ahmed and Salmiati's love story. He expressed his admiration for the struggle of true love that is willing to travel long distances.
" Maybe this is what is called true love, no matter how far it will go, even the ocean will be crossed ," wrote the account on September 2, 2024.
Ahmed's sincerity of love is seen from his willingness to learn to say the ijab kabul in Indonesian. Although he still stutters, this effort received appreciation from his family and local residents.
" Distance is not an obstacle for Ahmed to find his true love. Because after just arriving in Taliabu for a day, the woman's family immediately taught him how to say the ijab kabul using Indonesian ," wrote the caption of the upload.
Here are 9 viral wedding portraits of Ahmed and Salmiati, collected by brilio.net from TikTok @princess_luwukbanggai on Thursday (26/9).
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Ahmed learned to say the ijab kabul in Indonesian. Although he still stutters, his sincerity and effort were appreciated by Salmiati's family.
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The marriage ceremony took place solemnly. Ahmed wore clothes in shades of turquoise and white.
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After the marriage contract, the bride and groom were seen looking at each other shyly.
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Ahmed patiently and diligently followed the series of traditional wedding events held at Salmiati's house.
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Salmiati looks beautiful in Buton traditional clothes. Both of them look harmonious wearing traditional clothes with turquoise nuances with a touch of silver.
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The villagers, especially the mothers, were seen enthusiastically attending Salmiati and Ahmed's wedding moment. They scrambled to take pictures with the Turkish man.
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The family and invited guests were seen sharing in the joy of Ahmed and Salmiati's wedding. They cheered happily after the wedding ceremony was over.
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This is Salmiati and Ahmed's wedding moment during the reception. Salmiati wore an all baby blue outfit.
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Meanwhile, Ahmed wore a navy suit complete with a peci.