Khaffagi family


The Khaffagi family is a Mandaean priestly family with origins in Khuzestan, Iran, although some family members also lived in southern Iraq. The family's genealogy can be traced back to the mid-1200s in Khuzestan.
The family contains of over 26 generations of priest.
Other Mandaean priestly families include the Manduia, Kuhailia, and Durakia lineages, the latter two with origins primarily in Khuzestan, Iran.

Family members

Notable family members include:
During the 21st century, some members of the family are now based in Nijmegen, Netherlands, where many of the family's Mandaic manuscripts are now archived as part of the Rbai Rafid Collection. Other manuscripts belonging to the family are currently being held in Ahvaz, Iran and Baghdad, Iraq.