sheikha
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- noun
- /ˈʃeɪkə/
- During the ceremony, the sheikha addressed the attendees with grace and wisdom, earning their utmost respect.
- Sheikha Leila
Examples
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Sheikha Leila divides her training into different areas, including religious and domestic affairs and generating family income through handicrafts.
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Among these religious institutions in Sudan, the village of Sabonabe, in Sennar state, is one such place where a sheikha is in charge of the education of the whole female community.
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Sheikha Leila graduated from the Ministry of Health and gives advice on birth control and children's education.
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As their leader, Sheikha Leila moves around the circle to beat the rhythm of the songs and give the blessing with her beads.
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Sheikha Leila organizes special sessions for these women, who stay in Sabonabe for two or three weeks.
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Sheikha Leila dedicates half of her time to spreading the rich musical and spiritual Sufi heritage.
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Sudan is also a place where Sufi women sheikhs, called sheikha, are well respected by the whole of society and are deeply venerated as saints.
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Today, Sabonabe is also renowned for having a khalwa for women led by a descendant of the founder, Sheikha Leila (top left).
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Sheikha Fatima is known for her community work and dedication to improving women's rights in the region.
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As the sheikha of her village, she plays a crucial role in guiding the local women's council.
Synonyms
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A woman who is the wife or female relative of a sultan in former Muslim states
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A respected Muslim woman of high rank in South Asia
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A woman married to a tribal or local leader in Middle Eastern countries
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sheikha is the female form of the Arabic word sheikh, which means 'elder' or 'leader'. So a sheikha is a woman who is the wife or female leader of a sheikh and often holds a respected role.