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Preparations For All Saints' Day In Krakow

In Krakow, Poland, on October 23, 2025, people clean graves at Rakowicki Cemetery during preparations for All Saints' Day. November 1 is celebrated in Catholicism as All Saints' Day. This holiday exists since the 9th century, when Pope Gregory IV establishes it. On this day, people visit the graves of loved ones, light candles, and lay flowers. (Photo by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12901078
Date Taken	23 October 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto

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