Anwar Sadat
1918 – 1981Egyptian President from 1970 to 1981 who won the Nobel Peace Prize for signing the Camp David Accords with Israel in 1978.
Famous Birthdays on December 25
12 notable people were born on December 25.
December 25 is the birth date of several influential political leaders and cultural figures. Notable individuals born on this day include Mohammad Ali Jinnah (1876), the founder of Pakistan, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat (1918), a Nobel Peace Prize winner, and Vietnamese Prime Minister Phan Văn Khải (1933). The date is also the birthday of classical Indian musician Ram Narayan (1927) and Fatimid Caliph Ahmad ibn Billah (1916).
20th Century11 people
Justin Trudeau
1971Liberal Party leader who served as Canada's 23rd Prime Minister from 2015 to 2025, son of former PM Pierre Trudeau.
Ahmad ibn Billah
1916 – 2012Former footballer who became Algeria's second President, serving from 1963 to 1965 following the overthrow of Ahmed Ben Bella.
Nawaz Sharif
1949Pakistani politician who served three non-consecutive terms as Prime Minister (1990-1993, 1997-1999, 2013-2017), leading the Pakistan Muslim League-N and implementing major economic initiatives.
Ram Narayan
1927 – 2024Master of the sarangi who elevated the traditional Indian string instrument to concert status and performed internationally for over six decades.
musicianIndia
Ingrid Betancourt
1961Franco-Colombian politician who was held captive by FARC guerrillas for over six years before being rescued in 2008.
politicianColombia
Armin van Buuren
1976Dutch trance DJ and producer who has been voted world's number one DJ five times and hosts the weekly radio show "A State of Trance."
Phan Văn Khải
1933 – 2018Vietnamese politician who served as Prime Minister of Vietnam from 1997 to 2006, overseeing significant economic growth and international integration. He was instrumental in Vietnam's accession to the World Trade Organization and strengthening ties with ASEAN.
politicianVietnam
Sadiq al-Mahdi
1935 – 2020Sudanese political leader who served as Prime Minister twice (1966–1967 and 1986–1989) and led the National Umma Party for decades. He was a prominent advocate for democratic governance and played a key role in Sudan's transition periods following military coups.
politicianSudan
Ayesha Gaddafi
1976Daughter of Muammar Gaddafi who practiced law and served as a UN Goodwill Ambassador before fleeing to Algeria in 2011.
Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh
1959Vietnamese politician who served as Acting President of Vietnam from September 2018 to April 2021, becoming the first woman to hold the presidency. She previously served as Vice President and held various positions in the National Assembly.
politicianVietnam
19th Century1 person
Mohammad Ali Jinnah
1876 – 1948Barrister and politician who led the All-India Muslim League and became Pakistan's first Governor-General, earning the title 'Quaid-e-Azam' (Great Leader) for founding the nation in 1947.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most famous person born on December 25?
Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founder and first Governor-General of Pakistan, is widely considered the most famous person born on December 25, 1876. He is a key political figure in 20th-century history.
Are there any world leaders born on Christmas Day?
Yes, world leaders born on December 25 include Mohammad Ali Jinnah (founder of Pakistan), Anwar Sadat (former President of Egypt), and Phan Văn Khải (former Prime Minister of Vietnam).
How many famous people share a birthday with Christmas?
There are 12 notable people born on December 25, including political figures like Mohammad Ali Jinnah and Anwar Sadat, as well as musicians like Ram Narayan. Christmas Day is a common birthday for historical figures.