The Siddiqui family issued an emotional update online (Image: Channel 4)
The Siddiqui family from have received an outpouring of well-wishes following a special family announcement.
Sid, Baasit, Raza and Umar, who have appeared on the programme since it first hit screens in 2013, regularly keep fans updated with their off-screen lives on social media.
Taking to on their official family account, Raza, Umar and Baasit shared that it was an exciting day as their dad Sid was celebrating his 80th birthday.
They posted a montage of the birthday festivities, writing: “Happy 80th Birthday to the main man himself. Lots of fun getting together with the family for a birthday lunch to celebrate.
“1) A video to show exactly why we love Dad so much…he sent this to the family group chat this morning. 2) Why Amelia’s message is his favourite.”
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Sid celebrated his 80th birthday with his family (Image: Instagram/@thesiddiquis)
Fans were shocked after learning the reality star’s real age (Image: Instagram/thesiddiquis)
They continued: “A home made birthday cake by the best baker we know (brother in law – Simon) it went down a treat! ! All hands on deck to add the candles….we opted for 8 instead of 80.
“Happy Birthday sang multiple times as we always start too early. Kiddies enjoying one of Grandad’s birthday gifts….a vibration plate (it’s what he asked for). Some throw backs of Mr Siddiqui, looking very Dapper!”
The family concluded the emotional post: “Happy Birthday Dad, you really are one of a kind and loved by everyone. Love all The Siddiqui Gang xxx””.
Fans flocked to the comments to wish the reality star a happy birthday, but were astounded to learn that Sid had reached the milestone age.
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The post included snaps of Sid taken decades earlier (Image: Instagram/thesiddiquis)
One wrote: “Happy Birthday to the Boss!!! All the best to you. 80?? No way.”
Another exclaimed: “80!!!! Wow, you look amazing and definitely not 80 Happy birthday.”
A third was clearly astounded by Sid’s youthful appearance, posting: “Happy birthday grandpa Siddiqui! How can you be 80 and not have any wrinkles??? You look A-Maz-ing!”
Echoing this, a fourth shared: “80!!! No I would say 60 at most. Lots of love. Happy birthday.”
The flattered star expressed his heartfelt gratitude in the comments, responding: “Thank you for all the birthday well wishes. Love Sid xx.”