Photos: Who Is Sediqa Massoud? Everything To Know About Ahmad Massoud Wife

May 2024 · 3 minute read

Sediqa Massoud and late Ahmad Shah Massoud’s son stated that he will be fighting against Taliban after they took over the country month earlier.

Sediqa Massoud is a wife of late military commander and Afghan politician Ahmad Shah Massoud.

The national hero of Afghanistan had been a revolutionary figure for the country as he was a guerrilla commander during the time when Soviet occupied the country.

Besides his contribution for the country during Soviet time, the Afghani hero also played a critical role coordinating the coalition of opposition forces, the northern alliance against the Taliban regime.

The legendary figure of the land of Afghanistan ‘Lion of Panjshir’ Massoud is being remembered again after the Taliban forces took over the nation recently.

Further, his son Ahmad Massoud is standing against the Taliban regime and has stated that he will never quit anti-Taliban resistance and will fight against the military organization.

Now, with late commander being remembered and his son starting to follow his father’s footsteps, people are wondering the whereabouts of the commander’s wife Sediqa Massoud.

Who Is Ahmad Massoud Wife Sediqa Massoud?

Sediqa Massoud is the wife of late guerrilla leader Ahmad Shah Massoud.

The power couple had known each other long before they were married as Sediqa was a daughter of Massoud’s most trusted lieutenants.

The commander had seen his future wife grow up from an early age. But the hero of Afghanistan had noticed the young Sediqa had the idea of what life that his side would involve.

Massoud asked the hand of his trusted lieutenant’s daughter even after knowing the educational and age difference.

Ahmad and Sediqa promised to be husband and wife in a private ceremony to prevent the bombing by Taliban during the wedding.

The Lion of Panjshir nicknamed her wife ‘Pari’ meaning angel.

Now, Sediqa has written a book titled ‘For The Love of Massoud: Document’ in the memory of her late husband.

Sediqa Massoud Age: How Old Is She?

Sediqa Massoud’s age is 51 years old in 2021.

She is believed to be born in 1970 but her date of birth is not revealed to the public yet.

Sediqa was 17 when she married Ahmad who was 34 at that time.

Given the age difference, Ahmad’s wife is known to be 17 years younger than him.

Sediqa’s husband was 48 when he was assassinated in the suicide bombing on the 9th of September 2001. Since, the day is observed as a national holiday known as Massoud day in Afghanistan.

Two days after he was assassinated the tragic 9/11 took place in the United States of America.

Sediqa Massoud Son And Wikipedia Details

Sediqa Massoud and late Ahmad Shah Massoud are parents to their son Ahmad Massoud.

The son has led the resistance to the Taliban in Panjshir valley after the recent insurgence in Afghanistan.

Sediqa was mothered by Ahmad for 6 times. They were blessed with 4 daughters.

Their youngest child was only 3 when Ahmad was killed.

Regarding the details of her Wikipedia bio, the webpage has not published the information of the wife of Ahmad Shah Massoud.

However, her husband’s bio could be found.

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