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| A widow an her children |
A widow is a woman whose husband is deceased.
Widows have existed throughout history and sometimes, irrespective of their social status; they have faced the same challenges.
The major challenges encountered by widows have been:
- Deprivation of inheritance
- Forced marriages
- Accusations of murder
- Eviction from late husband’s property and
- Idolatry widowhood rites
