Monday Oct. 19, Our World In Pictures
MALAYSIA — Prayers Are Offered: Ethnic Chinese citizens offer prayers and offerings during the Nine Emperor Gods festival in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. The festival, held for the first nine days of the ninth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, is a ceremony to welcome the Nine Emperor Gods believed to live in the stars in heaven under the reign of “Thien Hou,” or the Queen of Heaven, who brings good fortune, longevity and good health.\
GERMANY — Sled Dogs Dig In: A participant makes her way through mud during the dog sled race in Stroehen on Sunday. The race is part of the northern German championships.