The best of Halloween 2022 from around the world

Halloween, popularly known as the spookiest time of the year, is observed every year on October 31. On this day, which is shrouded in superstition, people wear costumes and participate in various fun activities, including 'Trick or Treat'. As such, let's take a look at some pictures of people celebrating this festival around the world

Dallas Mavericks dancer performs in a Halloween costume during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center. (Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports)

The roots of this ancient holiday are believed to date back to the Celts, who observed the beginning of their new year on November 1. In the picture, Saudi youth dressed in costumes celebrate Halloween during "Scary Weekend" event at Boulevard, during Riyadh Season in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo: REUTERS)

A couple wearing make-up talks at the Haunted Hotel Takeover Halloween party at hotel Ziggy in West Hollywood, California, U.S. (Photo: REUTERS)

A skeleton holding a skull is used to decorate the front of a home for Halloween in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, US. (Photo: REUTERS)

A person dressed as a zombie mermaid sits in the pool at the Haunted Hotel Takeover Halloween party at hotel Ziggy in West Hollywood, California, U.S. (Photo: REUTERS)

Saudi youth dressed in costumes to celebrate Halloween during "Scary Weekend Event" at Boulevard, during Riyadh Season in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo: REUTERS)

Paddlers wind their way up the river during the Witch and Warlock Paddle event on the Tennessee River near Coolidge Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Participants dressed in their best Halloween attire to paddle on the Tennessee River, around Maclellan Island and back. (Photo: AP)

Motorcycles participate in a rally at night celebrating Halloween in Caracas, Venezuela. (Photo: AP)

Children wearing costumes walk during Trick or Treat for Halloween in Panama City. (Photo: AP)

A dog dressed in a costume joins a Halloween pet costume competition, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. (Photo: REUTERS)

A pet owner dressed as The Mandalorian takes a picture with her dog in a Grogu Baby Yoda costume during a Halloween pet costume competition, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. (Photo: REUTERS)

Crowds watch as the seven-metre-high Con Mor, The Giant on display at the Macnas Halloween show, in Galway, Ireland. (Photo: AP)

Trick-or-treaters walk house-to-house in search of candy during an early Halloween event in Overland Park, Kansas. (Photo: AP)

People in costumes pose for a photo as hundreds continue gathering in a district, a popular gathering area in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo: AP)