Early Life
Sajida was born on June 24, 1937. She was raised by her father along with her brother, Adnan Khairallah. When Saddam was young, he came to live with his uncle Khairallah, and was raised by Sajida's family. She was a primary school teacher prior to marrying Saddam. She married Saddam in an arranged marriage in 1963.
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