From New York To Moscow, Cities Across The World Deck Up Ahead Of New Year 2023. In Pics

As the new year approaches, people all around the world are preparing to embrace new beginnings in their life and bid farewell to the year that is coming to an end.

New Year Decorations Across World

Actor and Producer Teresa Hui poses in front of the lit New Year 2023 numerals in Times Square, New York, hoping that the coming year will allow us to start over and strive towards rebuilding the world even if Covid-19 cases rise again. (Image Source: AFP)

Workers instal part of the 192 sparkling new Waterford Crystal Triangles on the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball atop the roof of One Times Square in New York City. The Waterford Crystal New Year's Eve Ball is a geodesic sphere with a diameter of 12 feet (3.7 metres) and a weight of 11,875 pounds (5386 kgs). (Image Source: AFP)

Cars drive by Christmas and New Year's light displays in Yerevan, Armenia. Armenia's capital, Yerevan, is distinguished by majestic Soviet-era architecture. The main road is dominated by the Matenadaran library, which has thousands of ancient Greek and Armenian manuscripts. (Image Source: AFP)

Palestinians pose for pictures near an illuminated 2023 sign in Gaza City ahead of New Year's celebrations. New Year's Eve is quickly approaching, and we're all hoping to find the strength to forget the previous year and look forward to some exciting new adventures. (Image Source: AFP)

In central Moscow, a pedestrian walks through Christmas and New Year's decorations. People anticipate New Year's Eve with bated breath because it represents an exciting opportunity for a new beginning and a fresh start with each passing year. (Image Source: AFP)

Passers-by in downtown Moscow walk in front of Christmas and New Year decorations. With the Christmas season behind us, we may look forward to an optimistic, joyful, and happy new year. (Image Source: AFP)