Adiah and Adrial Nadarajah from Ontario, Canada, have made history after being officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s earliest surviving twins. They were born on March 4, 2022, arriving 126 days ahead of schedule and each weighing less than one pound.

Their story began when their mother, Shakina Rajendram, went into labor at only 21 weeks and 5 days. At that stage of pregnancy, doctors believed survival was unlikely. But after being transferred to Toronto’s Mount Sinai Hospital, one of the few places equipped to handle such extreme cases, the babies arrived just after the 22-week mark — a crucial difference that allowed doctors to intervene.

The road that followed was anything but easy. For months, Adiah and Adrial remained in the neonatal intensive care unit, facing a series of medical challenges. Their parents described the period as an emotional rollercoaster, filled with moments of uncertainty but also determination to fight for their children’s lives.

After five months in the NICU, the day finally came when both twins were able to leave the hospital. Remarkably, they went home without needing tubes for feeding or breathing. For their parents, it felt like nothing short of a miracle — a testament to the resilience of their children and the dedication of the medical team who cared for them.

Now, more than two years later, Adiah and Adrial are thriving. Adiah is known for her bright, cheerful personality, often described as a social little girl who “smiles all day.” Adrial’s path has involved additional care, but his mother says he is “doing great” and continues to make progress every day.

The twins’ record surpasses that of Keeley and Kambry Ewoldt of Iowa, born in 2018 at 125 days early. Their achievement has not only entered the history books but has also offered hope to families around the world facing similar circumstances.

For the Nadarajah family, every milestone — every laugh, every step, every smile — is a reminder of how far their twins have come. What began as an uncertain fight for survival has become a story of strength, resilience, and a new definition of what is possible.