Mosque Maryam

Khadijah Farrakhan, known as 'Mother Khadijah' and 'First Lady' of the Nation of Islam, died on June 27 at age 90. She spent over seven decades supporting the Nation of Islam, a religious and political movement focused on Black self-reliance, and was married to Louis Farrakhan, the organization's leader, for 72 years.

Khadijah Farrakhan, the wife of Louis Farrakhan and first lady of the Nation of Islam, died at 90. She will lie in state at Mosque Maryam in Chicago with a janazah service followed by interment.

Khadijah Farrakhan, wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, died at 90. She was a key figure in the movement, married for 72 years, and participated in events like the Million Woman March.

Khadijah Farrakhan, wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan and known as the 'first lady of Nation of Islam,' died at 90. She was a long-time partner in leading the movement, which promotes Black self-reliance, and participated in events like the Million Woman March.

Khadijah Farrakhan, wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, died at 90. She worked alongside him for decades in their religious and sociopolitical movement, which promotes Black self-reliance. Born Betsy Ross, she converted to Islam in 1955 and spoke at the 1997 Million Woman March.

Khadijah Farrakhan, wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, died at 90. She worked alongside him for decades, supporting the religious and sociopolitical movement based in Chicago. Born Betsy Ross, she converted to Islam in 1955 and participated in events like the Million Woman March in 1997.