Gauahar Khan is eagerly awaiting a new chapter in her life as she prepares to become a mother. The actor opens up about her excitement for this Eid, which will be extra special as she gets closer to her due date.

“This Eid is extremely special for me! Also, I am wondering if I will be able to cook, as I am getting lazier by the day because the (delivery) time is getting closer. We are counting days until we become three from two,” shares an elated Khan, who is expecting her first child with husband, content creator Zaid Darbar.

For this year’s Eid celebrations, Khan plans to take it easy and relax as her family and friends come to her house to celebrate: “I’m going to be putting my feet up, and everybody will have to come and see me. I am hoping that I don’t tire myself out so much and just enjoy the day.” 

She also hopes to receive a “double Eidi” from her husband. “That’s what I have been telling him (laughs). Actually, I don’t have to tell him anything. All my life, I thought I was a gifter, but I am married to someone who is a bigger gifter than me. I know that I will get something appropriate. It better be two gifts,” she chuckles. 

Although the actor was unable to fast during the holy month due to her third trimester, the 39-year-old expressed how the experience was still meaningful. Khan shares, “I missed my rozas, but everything else has been the same. I am waking up for sehri because I cook for Zaid and [have also been preparing] iftar.” She also believes all her “ibadat”, or religious activities, are “passing on to her unborn child”. 

“I’m trying my best to make it as peaceful, pious and fun as possible for the life that I have inside me,” Khan ends.