Mai Bhirai was the sister of Baba Pheru (father of Guru Angad Sahib). She got married to Bhai Mahima Khehra of Khadur Sahib. (She has been referred as Phirai and Virai also). According to a narrative, Guru Angad Sahib, sometimes after his nomination as successor-in-mission by Guru Nanak Sahib, visited Khadur Sahib and spent quiet a long time meditating at her house. When Guru Nanak Sahib died, Baba Buddha led the Sikhs and asked Guru Sahib to assume the charge of the mission. (According to another narrative Guru Angad Sahib was present at Kartarpur Sahib, at the time of the death of Guru Nanak Sahib). A Gurdwara in the memory of Mata Bhirai has been built at Khadur Sahib.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)