In pictures: Day of Ashura

Shia Muslims flagellate themselves during the festival of Ashura

Halloween celebrations

In pictures: Around the world people have been
marking Halloween and All Saints’ Day

Phuket Vegetarian Festival

In pictures: Religious Thais are performing spectacular acts of
self-mortification at the Phuket Vegetarian Festival

Eid al-adha festival

Images from the Muslim festival around the world