Hyderabad, March 23 -- Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza celebrated Eid this year at her parents' home in Hyderabad, continuing a tradition she has cherished in recent years. The former World No. 1 in doubles, who is now based in Dubai, marked the occasion with her son Izhaan Mirza Malik and close family members, making the festival even more special.

This year's visit to Hyderabad also came amid rising tensions in Dubai due to the ongoing geopolitical situation involving the US, Israel, and Iran.

Despite the circumstances, the homecoming made Eid even more meaningful. Sania expressed how the festival has become more special in recent years after she missed several celebrations during her active tennis career. "I've missed a lot of Eids be...