Zayn Malik’s sweet celebrations for his daughter Khai’s third birthday.Photo:Stephen Lovekin/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images; Zayn Malik Instagram
Stephen Lovekin/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images; Zayn Malik Instagram
Zayn Malikis a very proud dad!
On Thursday, the formerOne Directionsinger, 30, penned a sweet birthday tribute to hisdaughter Khaito celebrate her third birthday. Sharing a collage of photos from her celebrations on Instagram, Malik described his daughter as “the most amazing soul I’ve ever known.”
“Happy birthday to my everything, you are the most amazing soul I’ve ever known,” the singer began. “Every day I get with you is a blessing that I cherish beyond words.”
“3 already!! Where has that time gone?” he continued. “My beautiful little girl, I couldn’t live without you, thank you for all the love you bring to my life. ♥️.”
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Zayn Malik shares Khai with his ex, Gigi Hadid.Gigi Hadid Instagram
Gigi Hadid Instagram
In the post, Malik shared snaps of Khai’sFrozen-themedbirthday cake fromCarlo’s Bakery, as well as an elaborate Skittles-themed rainbow cake. He also held his little girl as she blew out her candles and affectionately placed his head on her head as she played with a mini stereo.
Malik’s former One Direction bandmateLouis Tomlinsonwrote under the post, “Happy birthday Khai!!”
A fan also commented: “The best dad in the game,” while a second said, “Happiest of birthdays to this little angel🫶🏽💕🤗🥹.”
Malik shares Khai with his exGigi Hadid. The pair began dating in 2015 beforesplittingin October 2021.
On Wednesday, Hadid, 28, posted her own tribute to Khai for her special day, calling her daughter the “love of my life.”
“Have been celebrating our THREE YR OLD this week 🌞🌈⚡️🌻 & just so honored to get to be her mama, to get to see life through her !!!! Happy Birthday to my sweetest, smartest, spunkiest bestie !!!!!!!! 💓 DREAM KID / love of my life🦄🦄🦄,” the supermodel wrote in the caption fora carousel of images.
Included in the series of snaps were shots of Hadid and Khai through the years, what appeared to be a birthday breakfast for the little girl and the same fun Frozen-themed cake that Malik included in his Thursday post.
“Greatest gift of all,” Khai’s grandmotherYolanda Hadidsweetly commented on the post
Hadid recentlyopened up about co-parentingwith the “Still Got Time” singer. “I think when you are a parent, you have to be intentional because, now, I literally have half the time,” the model toldNET-A-PORTER’S digital title PORTERearlier this month.
“I work when my daughter is with her dad, and that’s the time I have.”
source: people.com
