Naglaa Mahmoud
Naglaa Ali Mahmoud (Arabic: نجلاء على محمود, IPA: [ˈnæɡlæ ˈʕæli mæħˈmuːd] or [næɡˈlæːʔ], born 4 July 1962) is the widow and cousin of the fifth President of Egypt, Mohamed Morsi and was First Lady from 2012 to 2013.[1][2] Naglaa rejected the title of First Lady, preferring to be called "First Servant," the "president's wife," or "Umm Ahmed," a traditional name (kunya) which means mother of Ahmed, her oldest son.[1][3]
Naglaa Mahmoud | |
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نجلاء على محمود | |
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| First Lady of Egypt | |
| In role 30 June 2012 – 3 July 2013 | |
| President | Mohamed Morsi |
| Preceded by | Suzanne Mubarak |
| Succeeded by | Entissar Amer |
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| Born | Naglaa Ali Mahmoud 4 July 1962 Ain Shams, Egypt |
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Marriage
Naglaa married former president of Egypt Mohamed Morsi in 1979 when she was a seventeen-year-old student.[4] Naglaa and Morsi have five children, including Abdullah and six grandchildren.[4]
References
- Kirkpatrick, David D. (27 June 2011). "Egypt's Everywoman Finds Her Place Is in the Presidential Palace". New York Times. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
- Brulliard, Karin (28 June 2011). "Egyptian first lady-to-be, Naglaa Ali Mahmoud, blends in but sparks debate". Washington Post. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- Batrawy, Aya (28 June 2011). "Naglaa Ali Mahmoud, Egypt President's Wife: Don't Call Me First Lady". Huffington Post. Retrieved 31 July 2012.
- "Meet Um Ahmed, Egypt's new First Lady". Harakah Daily. 29 June 2012. Archived from the original on 1 July 2012. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
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| Preceded by Suzanne Mubarak |
First Lady of Egypt 2012–2013 |
Succeeded by Entissar Amer |
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