Millions welcomed 2019 with fireworks and celebrations all across the globe, and the Arab region was no different.
A few Arabs had their own way of commemorating the event and shared parts of their celebrations on social media. Some shared how their New Year's Eve went down ... and their posts are guaranteed to make you LOL:
1. On having none of these celebrations
"There are two more hours until the new year arrives and people are happy and texting their loved ones.
Me at midnight: ... "
2. On Arab students and NYE
"A photo titled: What I am doing on NYE."
3. "On New Year's Eve, people count down 3, 2, 1 while I count chapters"
4. On midnight kisses
"Who are you going to kiss on NYE?
Me: ... "
5. On the pressure to do something on NYE
"What are you going to do on NYE?
Me: ... "
6. On doing nothing to welcome the New Year
"- I am going out with my crush on NYE.
= I am traveling with my friends, what are you doing?
Me: I am sitting at home, thanking God."
7. "Take a photo of how you're celebrating the new year"
8. On celebrations done right
"When someone tells me they're sure I killed it on NYE.
Me: ... "
9. On getting some sleep
"On New Year's Eve, people celebrate and decide to do new things. But for me, this is my situation."
10. On having to work on this night
"Theoretically today is New Year's Eve but practically... I am at work."
11. On Arab NYE plan puns
"Them: What are you going to do on NYE?
Me: I am going to make tea, should I make some for you?"