Khadijah Farrakhan
Wife of Louis Farrakhan (1935–2026)
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Khadijah Farrakhan (born Betsy Ross; November 26, 1935 – June 27, 2026) was the wife of Louis Farrakhan, the leader of the Nation of Islam. She was known as the "First Lady of the Nation of Islam".[2][3][4]
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Born
November 26, 1935
Betsy Ross
November 26, 1935
United States
DiedJune 27, 2026 (aged 90)
United States
OthernameMother Khadijah
OccupationPolitical activist
Khadijah Farrakhan | |
|---|---|
Farrakhan in 1996 | |
| Born | Betsy Ross November 26, 1935 United States |
| Died | June 27, 2026 (aged 90) United States |
| Other name | Mother Khadijah |
| Occupation | Political activist |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 9 (1 deceased)[1] |
| Relatives | Mustapha Farrakhan Jr. (grandson) |
Biography
Khadijah Farrakhan converted to Islam with her husband Louis Farrakhan (then Louis Eugene Walcott) in 1955, when they had been married for two years.[5] She spoke at the Million Woman March in 1997.[6][7] Khadijah and Louis Farrakhan were the parents of nine children.[8][1] The Farrakhans' eldest son, Louis Farrakhan Jr., died on June 2, 2018.[8]
Farrakhan died on June 27, 2026, at the age of 90.[9]