Khatuna Fekhra


Khatuna Fekhra is a holy Yazidi female figure who is venerated as the Xudan of women and children as well as patron of childbirth and pregnancy.

Biography

Xatûna Fexra was the daughter is the daughter of the prominent Yazidi holy figure, Şêx Fexredîn as well as sister to Şêx Mend, Şêx Bedir and Aqûbê Mûsa. According to Yazidi tradition, her birth name was Xezal, however, she came to be known as Xatûna Fexra.

Religious Significance

The Quba Xatuna Fexra in Mağara, İdil, Şırnak Province, southeastern Turkey was built in honor of her. There is also a shrine built in honor of her in Lalish.