India, Aug. 26 -- For actor Sadia Khateeb, Eid-ul-Milad-un-Nabi is less about elaborate celebrations and more about faith, family and finding peace. She opens up on how the occasion is marked at her home, the traditions she holds close and the teachings she tries to carry into everyday life. "Eid-ul-Milad-un-Nabi at my home has always been very minimal. We clean the entire home, make duas, perform our namaz (prayers) on time, cook delicious food at home, and have it with the entire family after milad (devotional poetry recital)," she says. For Khateeb, the gathering extends beyond family. Last seen alongside comedian-actor Kapil Sharma in Daadi Ki Shaadi, the 28-year-old says, "It has always been about your friends, family and neighbours, everyone getting together, eating together and just having a great time." Food is an important part of those celebrations, with dates phirni and mutton dishes among her favourites. The actor, who hails from Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir and made her film debut with Shikara (2020), says work can sometimes mean being away from home during festivals. "It is just tough," she shares, adding that she has learnt to balance her faith with demanding work schedules. That balance, she says, is rooted in the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. "If we are able to even follow one rule, one Sunnah, it feels like a blessing; however, we try to embody as many as possible." Known for playing key roles in Raksha Bandhan (2022) and The Diplomat (2025) Khateeb sees Eid-e-Milad as an opportunity to reconnect with faith and extend that sense of peace to others. "Nothing on this planet will make more sense than being closer to God," she says, adding, "In a world like today... it's very important that we are spiritually aligned and connected to our Creator... these festivals make us find peace in a world like this. And once we have peace within, that's what we will spread out as well."...