On
August 5,
1952 after her first visit to America she intended to return home, but was invited to go on a trip. On the way, the bus rushed down from a height of 40 feet, which killed her immediately .
In recognition to her efforts, she was granted many awards . Among them were:
- 1953, when she was honored by the Egyptian Army.
- 1981, when she was awarded the Order of Science and Arts, First Class, by then-President Anwar Sadat.