She was born in Alexandria on 5 September 1921 and passed away in Cairo on 16 October 1988. She was the first wife of King Farouk of Egypt, to whom she was married from 1938 to 1948, and was the mother of three princesses: Ferial, Fawzia, and Fadia.

After her separation from the king, Queen Farida devoted herself to painting and became an accomplished artist, exhibiting her work internationally. She was also the niece of Mahmoud Said, one of the pioneers of modern Egyptian art. In 1963 she left Egypt, living between Lebanon, Switzerland, and France, before returning to Cairo in 1982. Widely admired by the Egyptian people, she is remembered as the first queen to inspire genuine affection among the public. Following her marriage to King Farouk in January 1938, the name “Farida” quickly gained popularity across the country. Fluent in Arabic, French, and English, Queen Farida lived a life deeply engaged with music, literature, and the arts.