About Khadijah Farrakhan
Lived 1935 – 2026 (aged 90). Khadijah Farrakhan was an American political activist.
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".
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. She spoke at the Million Woman March in 1997. Khadijah and Louis Farrakhan were the parents of nine children.
Farrakhan died on June 27, 2026, at the age of 90.
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Who was Khadijah Farrakhan?
wife of Louis Farrakhan (1935–2026)
When was Khadijah Farrakhan born?
Khadijah Farrakhan was born on 26 November 1935 in United States.
When did Khadijah Farrakhan die?
Khadijah Farrakhan died on 27 June 2026.
What was Khadijah Farrakhan's occupation?
Khadijah Farrakhan was a political activist.
What nationality was Khadijah Farrakhan?
Khadijah Farrakhan was American.
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