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Khadijah Farrakhan, Nation of Islam ‘First Lady,’ Dies at 90

Her death spotlights the central, behind‑the‑scenes role she played in rebuilding and running the Nation of Islam and leaves cause of death and funeral plans unannounced.

Overview

  • The Nation of Islam’s Shura Executive Council announced that Mother Khadijah Farrakhan died on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at age 90.
  • She and Louis Farrakhan were married for 72 years, raised nine children and endured recent family losses when two sons died in 2018 and 2023.
  • Long known as the movement’s First Lady, she ran early administrative operations from the couple’s Chicago home, designed women’s uniforms and led youth programs such as Mother Khadijah’s Children’s Village.
  • Her public work included a speech at the 1997 Million Woman March in which she urged stronger families and greater leadership by women.
  • The Nation of Islam has not released a cause of death or Janazah details, Louis Farrakhan survives her, and the organization says it will announce funeral arrangements when available.