Rites Around the World

On All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, Roman Catholic feasts on November 1 and 2 while cemeteries across the country are crowded with people paying their respects to departed loved ones by offering flowers, candles and prayers.

Catholics will mark All Saints' Day by visiting cemeteries and graves of deceased relatives and friends.

Traditionally, Christians visit cemeteries and memorial parks to offer prayers every Nov. 1 to pay tribute to their departed loved ones.

The mass wedding was organized by Orphan Foundation of Development for 4,000 brides and grooms, supported by the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, aiming to help young couples facing difficulties with the high cost of weddings and marriage.

Palestinian police say clashes during an Israeli military raid in the West Bank killed one Palestinian man while four suspects from the Islamic Jihad militant group were arrested.

Filipinos are expected to flock to cemeteries on Nov. 1 to remember their dead as they observe All Saints Day in this predominantly Roman Catholic country.

The hill is known for the cemetery of the last Afghan king, Mohammad Zahir Shah, and his family. The building, left, in the background is an unknown tomb.

About 4,000 members took part in the ceremony which was organized by the institution and supported by the former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Hundreds of processions take place throughout Spain during the Easter Holy Week.

The XII Games of the Indigenous People in Cuiaba have begun, where 48 Brazilian indigenous tribes present their cultural rituals and compete in traditional sports such as archery, running with logs and canoeing. The event takes place from Nov 8 to Nov 16.