Meet Mohamed Hadid’s Siblings: Majida Hyatt, Ghada Harnden, Maha Matar, Raida Al-Hassan, Mahmoud, Sana, and Majid Hadid

Mohamed Hadid, the Palestinian American real estate developer best known as the father of supermodels Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid and their brother, Anwar Hadid, was born Mohamed Anwar Hadid on November 6, 1948, in Nazareth, then part of the British Mandate Palestine.

His birth coincided with the 1948 Arab-Israeli war, known to Palestinians as the Nakba, a period of mass displacement that forced his family to flee their home shortly after he was born. The experience of exile would shape much of his early life.

He was raised in a large family of eight children: two brothers, Mahmoud and Majid, and five sisters, Majida Hyatt, Ghada Harnden, Maha Matar, Raida Al-Hassan, and Sana.

His parents were Anwar Mohamed Hadid, an educator who later became a writer, editor, and translator for the Voice of America and the United States Information Agency, and Khairiah Daher Hadid, from whom Hadid claims descent from the 18th-century Palestinian ruler Daher al-Umar.

As refugees, the family lived in Syria, Lebanon, Tunisia, and Greece before settling in Washington, D.C., when Hadid was 14, following his father’s appointment with the U.S. government.

Hadid attended Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Virginia, where he was the only Arab student, and later studied at North Carolina State University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Over the years, he built a career as a luxury real estate developer in Southern California.

Now 77, he has been married twice: first to Mary Butler (ending in divorce in 1992), with whom he had two daughters, Alana Hadid and Marielle Hadid.

He was married to Dutch model Yolanda Hadid from 1994 to 2000, with whom he shares three children—supermodels Gigi Hadid (born 1995), Bella Hadid (born 1996), and Anwar Hadid (born 1999).

He also has a youngest daughter, Aydan Nix, from a brief post-divorce relationship. His height is reported to be around 6 feet (approximately 183 cm), though sources vary slightly.

His dating history includes an engagement to model and businesswoman Shiva Safai from 2014 to 2019. More recently, he has been in a relationship with model Keni Silva since late 2023, and the couple has appeared publicly together, describing their bond positively despite the age difference.

Mohamed Hadid has two brothers and five sisters, reflecting the size and closeness of the family into which he was born.

Majida Hyatt

Majida Hyatt (also spelled Magida) was Mohamed Hadid’s sister and a Palestinian-American artist. She was known for her painting and lived in the Bay Area, California.

She was married and had children, including a daughter who shared eulogies highlighting her dedication as a wife, mother, and family member. Majida passed away in March 2018, surrounded by loved ones.

Ghada Harnden

Ghada Harnden (née Hadid) was one of Mohamed’s sisters. She was married to Glenn Harnden and had a daughter named Lina Hadid.

Ghada maintained close family ties and was remembered fondly by relatives. She passed away prior to 2022, with family gatherings honoring her memory 40 days after her death.

Maha Matar

Maha Matar (née Hadid) is Mohamed Hadid’s sister. Like her siblings, she shares the Palestinian family background and has been mentioned in family obituaries and genealogies.

Details about her personal life are more private than those of some of her siblings, but she is consistently listed among the Hadid brothers and sisters.

Raida Al-Hassan

Raida Al-Hassan (née Hadid) is another of Mohamed’s sisters. She has been referenced in family memorials and biographies as part of the close-knit Hadid clan. Her life has largely stayed out of the public eye, focusing on family connections rather than public prominence.

Mahmoud Hadid

Mahmoud Hadid (sometimes spelled Mahmud) is one of Mohamed Hadid’s two brothers. He is part of the immediate family lineage and has been noted in various family records and tributes alongside his siblings.

Sana Hadid

Sana Hadid is Mohamed’s sister and has appeared in family obituaries and descriptions of the Hadid siblings. She maintains a low public profile but is recognized as part of the extended family network, which includes nieces and nephews, such as those from Mohamed’s children.

Majid Hadid

Majid Hadid is Mohamed’s other brother. Along with Mahmoud, he completes the pair of brothers in the family of eight children born to Anwar and Khairiah Hadid. Like many of his siblings, Majid keeps his personal details private, emphasizing family over public exposure.

The Hadid siblings, though not all in the spotlight like Mohamed and his famous children, share a resilient family history marked by displacement, immigration, and strong bonds. Many have lived in the United States, contributing to the Palestinian diaspora community.

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