A great woman is gone
I was deeply grieved to learn of the death of one of Bahrain’s most memorable figures, Laila Fakhro. She was a dedicated social worker, a successful businesswoman, and a loving mother.
In 1964, before Bahrain’s independence, Laila engaged in politics at times when democracy, liberty, and freedom were taboo. Her efforts to raise social awareness were not only national, but extended to serve a country for which she had great love, Oman. There, she opened Al-Thawra School, and led a life dedicated to combating illiteracy, especially among children.
Laila realized the importance of improving women’s condition in Bahrain. In 1968 she played a leading role in establishing Awal Women Society, and helped launch a website dedicated for that purpose.
Laila loved her work. She loved Bahrain. She loved Oman, and she loved her two daughters, Munira and Aisha, who must be blessed to have known such a great woman.
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Indeed, her presence will be missed. May Allah rest her soul in peace.
Mahmood wrote a touching article about her shortly after her death, you can find it here.
So tell me more about her work and esp. her daughters.
There’s a short wiki entry about her.