Khatuna Fekhra

Pilgrims and worshippers at the shrine of Xatûna Fexra in Lalish, with the Micewir of the shrine, Sheikh Mirza (second from left), mid-2019. Khatuna Fekhra is a holy Yazidi female figure who is venerated as the Xudan of women and children as well as patron of childbirth and pregnancy.

Biography Xatûna Fexra was the daughter of the prominent Yazidi holy figure Şêx Fexredîn, as well as sister to Şêx Mend, Şêx Bedir and Aqûbê Mûsa. According to Yazidi tradition, her birth name was Xezal, however, she came to be known as Xatûna Fexra.

Religious Significance The Quba Xatuna Fexra (Temple of Khatuna Fekhra) in Mağara, İdil, Şırnak Province, southeastern Turkey was built in honor of her. There is also a shrine built in honor of her in Lalish.