Dazzling Fireworks Illuminate Auckland, Sydney, Hong Kong As World Rings In New Year 2025: IN PICS

New Zealand's Auckland welcomed New Year 2025 with dazzling fireworks at the Sky Tower. Thousands of people gathered to witness the celebrations as Auckland became the first major city in the world to step into 2025. (Source: X@PhilppineStar)

After Auckland, Australia's Sydney welcomed the New Year 2025 with a spectacular fireworks display featuring the Sydney Harbour Bridge at the centre. (Source: X@cityofSydney)

Singapore ushered in the New Year with massive fireworks at Marina Bay. (Source: X@World2k24)

Hong Kong transformed into a stunning light and shadow canvas as it welcomed the New Year with breath taking 12-minute firework musical themed ‘The Symphony of Happiness’ at the Victoria Harbour. (Source: X@kukk44)

Beijing rang into the New Year with massive celebrations including alight show and fireworks. President Xi Jinping also delivered a New Year message to China through China Media Group and the internet. (Source: X@SpotlightBJ)

Besides Hongkong and Singapore, Malaysia, Fiji, Philippines, and Kuala Lumpur were also lit up with stunning fireworks as they ushered in New Year 2025. (Source: X@imurpartha)

Tokyo lit up with fireworks as Japan ushered in 2025 with the tradition of striking of temple bells 108 times, marking the arrival of New Year. (Source: X@Trending_X_Now)

Meanwhile, back in India, devotees thronged the Golden Temple in Amritsar on New Year's eve as the countdown for 2025 was on. (Source: PTI)