Some celebs mute New Year celebrations in solidarity with Gaza, others opt for extravagant parties

As 2023 came to a close yesterday, celebrities took to social media platforms to share New Year's Eve messages and highlight of their celebrations.

While some emphasised the significance of modest festivities amidst the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza, others opted for extravagant parties to create lasting memories on this special day.

The ‘Jaisay Aaapki Marzi’ star Dur-e-Fishan Saleem called for the cessation of Israeli atrocities in 2024.

Nazish Jahangir turned to Instagram to share her message on new year eve, she wrote, “Happy new years to everyone, I am not a person who celebrates new year but yea I am thankful to have another one and I pray this year brings alot of peace and happiness to my Palestine people.”

Faysal Quraisi shared a poignant message on his Instagram story, offering prayers for happiness and well-being for everyone. 

Zubab Rana expressed gratitude for the blessings she received in 2023.

The ‘Mannat Murad’ actor Talha Chahour urged everyone to prioritize resolutions that foster peace and humility in the world for the new year. He took to his Instagram story and shared, “As we welcome 2024, let’s take a moment to reflect on the plight of Palestinian people. Over 22,000 lives lost, 7,000 still missing/under rubble and countless children left amputated. It is a harsh reality that questions out shared humanity. Shamedully Israel aims at ethnic cleansing of PAlestinians. This new year, let our resolutions focus on peace, humility, making the world a safe space for all and never supporting the violent politican agendas of political powers. Let’s par to Allah that 2024 bring hope, empathy for the Palestinian community and people in other conflict zones. #PeaceForPalestine  #StandWithGaza.”

Shaniera Akram shared a heartfelt picture with husband Wasim Akram, urging everyone to cherish their loved ones more in the coming year.

Lollywood bigwigs Nauman Ejaz, Meera, and Ali Zafar shared their heartfelt New Year greetings on social media.

Maya Ali, Yashma Gill, Sajal Aly, and Ramsha Khan turned to their social media accounts to share recaps and highlights of their New Year's Eve activities.