They entered 2025 by swimming in ice-cold water.

The "Sarayburnu Fatihleri," who swim in the sea regardless of the season in Fatih, Istanbul, welcomed 2025 in cold water. The Sarayburnu Fatihleri, who entered the new year by swimming, wished for peace, health, and well-being in 2025.

A group known as the 'Sarayburnu Fatihleri,' who swim in the sea regardless of the cold or warmth in Sarayburnu, located in the Fatih district of Istanbul, greeted the year 2025 in the same manner. After counting down from 10, the group members jumped into the cold water to welcome the new year. Citizens swimming in the icy water wished for health, peace, and happiness for the world in the new year.

"I WANT A WORLD WITHOUT WAR"

Speaking on the subject, Yüksel Sönmez said, "As 'Sarayburnu Fatihleri,' we have been entering the water here for 365 days. As we transition from 2024 to 2025, may there be peace, health, and well-being in the world. May everyone be happy. I want a world without war. May everyone be happy and content. We have come to Sarayburnu, and we will enter the water shortly. There is one minute left until 00:00. We will send off 2024, both the good and the bad. I hope that 2025 will be a happy and prosperous year without war, where children do not die, and people live in health and well-being. Those who are not used to it should not enter this cold water. There is a phenomenon called hypothermia," he said.

"WE ARE USED TO THE COLD"

Zihni Ademoğlu stated, "As 'Sarayburnu Fatihleri,' this is one of the most beautiful places in Turkey. Behind us is the July 15 Martyrs Bridge, to our right is Topkapi Palace, and on the other side is the Çamlıca Tower. I also hope to leave behind the war and bad memories of 2024 and look forward to a healthy and peaceful 2025 without war in the world. I wish for a 2025 where children do not die, and people do not die. Happy New Year to everyone. As 'Sarayburnu Fatihleri,' we are already here for 365 days. We are used to the cold, but not everyone should do it," he said.

Another citizen who welcomed the new year in the sea, Ramazan Değer, said, "It's the last evening of 2024. We are here as 'Sarayburnu Fatihleri.' We came to swim. We want peace and brotherhood in the world. We do not want people to die in 2025. May the world be a beautiful place. We do not want those who are not accustomed to it to enter the water in this cold weather," he said.