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The Week in Pictures: Sept. 17 - 24

Pope Francis visits America, migrants rescued in Greek waters, Oktoberfest kicks off and more.
Image: Palestinian boys play with a fish net on the beach in Gaza City
Palestinian boys play with a fish net on the beach in Gaza City, ahead of Eid al-Adha on September 23, 2015. Eid al-Adha (the Festival of Sacrifice) is celebrated throughout the Muslim world as a commemoration of Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son for God, and cows, camels, goats and sheep are traditionally slaughtered on the holiest day. AFP PHOTO / MOHAMMED ABEDMOHAMMED ABED/AFP/Getty ImagesMOHAMMED ABED / AFP - Getty Images