Majid Al Mohandis was born 25, October 1971 in Baghdad, Iraq. He studied Engineering in Baghdad, hence the nickname "Al Mohandis (المهندس)," which means "the engineer" in Arabic. He was raised in a large Muslim family, where he was diligent about work. Upon finishing his university studies, he maintained an interest in arts. Mohandis wanted to enter the field of art, despite his family's opposition and anger in the matter; he opposed his parent's desire however and finished University education in addition to learning the art of Music. Majid worked as a tailor for several years and bought himself his first 'oud (Arabic musical instrument) to train in Music.