Khalil Gibran (Arabic: Jubrān Khalīl Jubrān) was born on 6 January 1883 in Bcharri, Lebanon. He immigrated to America in 1895, with his mother and siblings. Gibran became one of the best-selling poets of all time. His most famous collection of poems is called “The Prophet” and is often quoted at weddings, funerals, and at special events.