DUBAI: US Dutch Palestinian model Gigi Hadid celebrated her daughter Khai’s fourth birthday this week with a heartfelt message and a series of images shared on Instagram. Hadid offered her 77.4 million followers a glimpse into her daughter’s personality, writing: “Our girl is 4 today, and we celebrated all week.

She loves animals (fantastical ones too), music, Baby Yoda, all things nature and bugs, ‘Descendants,’ anything squishy or miniature, and, if possible, will be in the water from dawn until dusk.” Describing Khai as “curious, adventurous, loving, and oh-so-witty,” Hadid added: “Khai, it is my life’s greatest joy and pride to be your mama! Thank you for the four best years of my life — you remind me to live life to the fullest every day, in the most simple and beautiful ways. Your possibilities are endless, my sweetest love!” The birthday celebrations included an outdoor arts and crafts session, allowing Khai and her friends to explore their creativity.

The event featured a Baby Yoda-themed cake, a nod to the birthday girl’s fondness for the character from the Star Wars series “The Mandalorian.” The cake was playfully inscribed with the phrase “May the FOURce be with you.” The birthday festivities also featured pony rides and water activities.

Khai’s father, British Pakistani singer Zayn Malik, also shared a touching message on Instagram. “Happy birthday to the most important person in my life,” he wrote. “I love you more than w.