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Shahid Afridi is one of the most famous names in International cricket. He is a former all-rounder cricketer of Pakistan and has also been the captain of its national team. Besides his excellent cricketing prowess, Shahid Afridi also serves as an analyst on Samaa TV. Shahid Afridi is not only very well-known in Pakistan but is equally popular in India owing to his cricketing capabilities and outward approach towards life.
Shahid Afridi is a proud parent to five daughters, all of whom are the apple of his eye. However, his youngest daughter, Arwa, is the light of his life and keeps the cricketer on his toes with her cute antics. Recently, Shahid Afridi embarked on the holy journey of 'Umrah' with his daughter, and the visuals are mesmerising.
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Daughters are always very dear to their fathers, and their bond is irreplaceable and endearing. Showcasing the same, Shahid Afridi embarked on the holy journey of Umrah with his daughter and the light of his life, Arwa. Taking to his official Instagram handle, Shahid wrote:
"On my way to Umrah with the light of my life, my little one. Prayers for parents with daughters - as they're blessings of Allah; Fulfilling all their wishes and raising them well is one of the most noble acts of service in our religion. May Allah keep all our women under his divine protection always Ameen."
For the unversed, Umrah is a holy Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims. It is located in the Hejazi region of Saudi Arabia. The main purpose of Umrah is to cleanse one's soul of past sins, and one person can perform the ritual more than once in one lifetime.
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Shahid Afridi once gave an online interview to journalist, Farid Khan. In between the segments, Shahid Afridi's youngest daughter, Arwa, appeared and asked the cricketer, "Papa, is Shaheen Afridi (Her brother-in-law) also on the Pakistan team?" The ace cricketer replied, "Yes, Shaheen Afridi is also on the Pakistan team." Then Arwa asked, "Kyun hai?" To which, Lala joked, "We will ask this only when he does not perform well."
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