List of Famous people born in Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed bin Faisal Al Saud
Mohammed bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was a Saudi businessman and a member of House of Saud. He was a son of King Faisal and was one of the pioneers in the establishment of Islamic banking.
Habib Ali al-Jufri
Habib Al-Habib Ali Zain al-Abidin al-Jifri is a Sunni Sufi Islamic scholar and spiritual educator located in the United Arab Emirates. He is the founder of Tabah Foundation, a research institute based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Bader Saleh
Bader Saleh ; born May 4, 1984 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) is a Yemeni comedian. He is the author and presenter of EyshElly YouTube show, Tonight With Bader show and Bader show on YouTube. He earned his fame through his satirical programs on YouTube. His YouTube show EyshElly was rated No. 1 show in Saudi Arabia for more than six years. He also appeared in the "Sheft Al-Layl" TV series in 2012 as guest of honor, in 2015 he became the first person in the Middle East to earn the video-sharing website's highly-coveted Golden Button.
Al-Arqam ibn-abil-Arqam
Al-Arqam ibn Abī al-Arqam was a companion of Muhammad. He was the owner of the house where the early Muslim community held its meetings.
Lolowah bint Faisal Al Saud
Lolowah bint Faisal Al Saud is a daughter of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia and his queen consort, Iffat Al Thunayan. She is considered one of the most publicly visible female members of the Saudi royal family. She is a prominent activist for women's education and other social issues in Saudi Arabia.
Hafsa bint Umar
Ḥafṣah bint ʿUmar was a wife of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and therefore a Mother of the Believers.
Sultan bin Fahd
Sultan bin Fahd Al Saud is the former president of youth welfare and a member of House of Saud.
Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib
Al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib was paternal uncle and Sahabi (companion) of Muhammad, just three years older than his nephew. A wealthy merchant, during the early years of Islam he protected Muhammad while he was in Mecca, but only became a convert after the Battle of Badr in 624 CE (2 AH). His descendants founded the Abbasid dynasty in 750.
Mus'ab ibn al-Zubayr
Mus'ab ibn al-Zubayr was the governor of Basra in 686–691 for his brother, the Mecca-based counter-caliph Abd Allah ibn al-Zubayr, during the Second Fitna. Mus'ab was a son of Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, a prominent companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Before becoming governor, he led an unsuccessful campaign against Umayyad-held Palestine. He defeated and killed the pro-Alid revolutionary Mukhtar al-Thaqafi after a series of battles in 687, gaining control over all of Iraq. Complaints from the Iraqis caused his removal from office by his brother, but he was restored shortly after. He was killed by Umayyad forces led by the caliph Abd al-Malik in the Battle of Maskin four years later.
Hattan Bahebri
Hattan Sultan Bahebri, is a Saudi Arabian footballer, He plays as a winger and attacking midfielder for Al-Hilal. He is also related to Mohammed Balkhair.