Services Announced for Mother Khadijah Farrakhan in Chicago

In memoriam: Minister Louis Farrakhan’s wife, Khadijah Farrakhan, dies

By Erick Johnson (Black Press USA Newswire) – Mother Khadijah Farrakhan, the wife of Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan, has died, the Nation of Islam announced June 27. She was 90. In a statement, the Nation of Islam said, “The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan with deep sadness yet with profound gratitude to Allah informs you that his beloved wife of 72 years, the First Lady of the Nation of Islam, Mother Khadijah has returned to…

Khadijah Farrakhan, Nation of Islam ‘First Lady,' wife of Minister Louis Farrakhan, dies at 90

Khadijah Farrakhan, wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, died June 27, the Nation announced. She was 90. “The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan with deep sadness yet with profound gratitude to Allah informs you that his beloved wife of 72 years, the First Lady of the Nation of Islam, Mother Khadijah has returned to Allah (may Allah be pleased),” the Nation of Islam’s official statement read. Born Betsy Ross, she married Louis Walcott…

Khadijah Farrakhan, ‘first lady of Nation of Islam’ as wife of famous pastor, dies at 90

Khadijah Farrakhan, longtime wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, died Saturday, the Nation of Islam has announced. She was 90. “Mother Khadijah” worked alongside her provocative and charismatic husband for decades, helping lead their religious and sociopolitical movement, which espouses Black self-reliance. Its home base was Mosque Maryam on the south side of Chicago, where the pair lived. “The Honorable Minister @LouisFarrakhan with…

Services Announced for Mother Khadijah Farrakhan in Chicago

The Nation of Islam has announced funeral arrangements for Mother Khadijah Farrakhan, including public visitation, janazah services, and interment in Chicago.

Louis Farrakhan loses wife of 72 years as Nation of Islam mourns ‘First Lady’ Khadijah

Khadijah Farrakhan, the Nation of Islam's 'First Lady', dies at 90 after 72 years with Louis Farrakhan, leaving a legacy of faith and service within the movement.

Mother Khadijah Farrakhan, First Lady of the Nation of Islam – Jackson Advocate

The Nation of Islam has announced funeral arrangements honoring Mother Khadijah Farrakhan, First Lady of the Nation of Islam. A Lie in State will be held on Thursday, July 2, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. CDT, followed by the Janazah (funeral service) on Friday, July 3, at 11 a.m. Those unable to attend in person can watch the services via a live webcast at http://NOI.org