Bahia Hariri

Bahia Hariri (; born 26 June 1952) is a Lebanese politician and sister of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.

Early life and education Bahia Hariri was born in Sidon, Lebanon, on 23 June 1952 to a Sunni Muslim family. Her two brothers are Shafic and Rafik Hariri. From July 2008 to November 2009 she was the minister of education. and heads the Islamic Organization for Higher Education. She serves on the Advisory Council of World Links Arab Region.

Personal life Bahia Hariri was married to her cousin Mustafa Hariri who died April 2024. They married in 1973 and have four children: Nader (born 1976), Ghena (born 1979), Ahmad (born 1983) and Ola (1988).

Awards and distinctions Légion d'honneur (2003) The Aga Khan Award for Architecture, in recognition of the reconstruction of The Big Omary Mosque (1989) Lebanese Cedar Award, Lieutenant rank, in recognition of services in Social and Cultural fields (1989) The Golden Apple Award from the World Federation of Travel Journalists and Writers Honorary Doctorate from the American University of Science and Technology (2010)