Zayn Malik celebrates daughter Khai’s sixth birthday in style

Zayn Malik celebrated his daughter Khai Malik’s sixth birthday in a special and memorable way, hosting a fun-filled party surrounded by her close friends.

The Dusk Till Dawn hitmaker marked the important milestone by throwing a birthday bash at Nickelodeon Universe and Hasbro Arcade, giving his little girl a day filled with games, laughter and plenty of happy memories.

On Tuesday, September 22, Zayn took to Instagram to share a series of pictures from the celebration. The singer appeared to be enjoying the occasion as a doting father while making sure his daughter had a birthday she would remember.

Zayn began the carousel with an adorable picture of himself preparing to light the candles on Khai’s birthday cake. The sweet moment showed the singer getting ready for his daughter to blow out the candles before enjoying her special cake.

The former One Direction star also revealed that Khai’s birthday celebrations took place over the weekend, with the young girl enjoying another celebration at the entertainment venue with her friends.

According to Zayn’s post, the birthday girl and her friends had a great time at the arcade, where they were able to enjoy the various attractions and activities. The singer appeared to join the celebrations and make the occasion even more special for his daughter.

“Khai’s 6th birthday this weekend!! Big thank you to everyone who made it extra special,” Zayn wrote alongside the collection of pictures.

The singer also expressed his gratitude to the entertainment venue for allowing him to celebrate Khai’s special day there. He praised Nickelodeon Universe and Hasbro Arcade for helping make the celebration memorable.

Zayn also gave a special shout-out to the baker who prepared Khai’s birthday cake, describing it as “epic” and thanking her for making another impressive creation for his daughter’s celebration.

The birthday festivities have also sparked questions about Khai’s mother, Gigi Hadid, who was noticeably absent from the celebration shared by Zayn on social media.

Gigi and Zayn began their relationship in 2015 and had an on-and-off romance for several years. The pair welcomed their first and only child, Khai, in September 2020.

Their relationship eventually came to an end in 2021 following reports of an alleged dispute involving Zayn and Gigi’s mother, Yolanda Hadid. Neither parent has publicly shared details suggesting that Gigi’s absence from Zayn’s birthday celebration was connected to their past relationship issues.

Since their separation, Zayn and Gigi have continued to co-parent their daughter while largely keeping Khai away from the public spotlight.

In previous years, Gigi has celebrated important moments in Khai’s life, while Zayn has often marked his daughter’s birthdays with personal messages shared online.

This year, however, Zayn appeared to take a more hands-on role by personally hosting a birthday celebration for Khai and her friends.

Although Gigi was not seen in the pictures shared by Zayn, her absence alone does not establish why she did not attend the particular celebration.

The latest birthday celebration offers a glimpse into Zayn’s life as a father, showing him enjoying a special milestone with his daughter while creating a fun experience for Khai and her friends.

As Khai continues to grow up, both Zayn and Gigi have generally kept details of her personal life private, choosing to share only limited glimpses of their family moments with fans.