Updated On: 09 June, 2024 03:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sania married former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik in 2010. The couple announced the birth of their son, Izhaan, in 2018. However, that was before Splittswille happened.

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Former tennis player Sania Mirza embarked on the spiritual journey of Hajj. It is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Sania took to Instagram and penned a note asking for forgiveness before commencing her journey. She wrote, “Dear friends and loved ones, I have been blessed with the incredible opportunity to embark on the sacred journey of Hajj. As I prepare for this transformative experience, I humbly ask for your forgiveness for any wrongdoings and shortcomings.”
“My heart is filled with gratitude for this chance to seek redemption and spiritual renewal. I pray that Allah accepts my prayers and guides me on this blessed path. I am deeply fortunate and feel immensely grateful. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I embark on this journey of a lifetime. I hope to come back as a better human being with a humble heart and stronger imaan,” she added.