Former Egyptian First Lady Jehan Sadat Dies Aged 88

Former Egyptian First Lady Jehan Sadat, wife of former president Anwar Sadat, has died aged 88, according to a statement by the Egyptian Presidency on Friday 9 July 2021

The former first lady was in hospital for two weeks due to her deteriorating health condition, and was then later admitted to intensive care

Jehan had supported her husband throughout the historic victory of the October War in 1973, which is regarded as a milestone in Egypt’s history.

To honor her work and achievements, the statement noted that President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi issued a decree to award the former first lady the Order of Perfection. The Egyptian President also issued a decree ordering the Axis of Paradise to be named after Jehan.

Jehan became first lady in 1970. During her husband’s presidency, Jehan changed the world’s view on Arab women by participating in volunteer work and spearheaded changes to Egypt’s civil laws to advance women’s and children’s rights in a number of key areas. This included giving women in Egypt the right to child support and custody in the event of divorce 👌

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