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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Julie Carr Smyth

Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan’s wife Khadijah dies aged 90

Minister Louis Farrakhan and his wife, Khadijah, in their hotel suite before the celebration - (WireImage)

Khadijah Farrakhan, the wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, has died at the age of 90, the organisation announced on Saturday.

Known affectionately as "Mother Khadijah", she worked alongside her husband for decades, playing a significant role in leading their religious and sociopolitical movement, which champions Black self-reliance.

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