Military parade in Makkah - in pictures

  • Members of the Saudi security forces participate in a military parade in Makkah, as Muslim pilgrims from around the world arrive for the Hajj. AFP
    Members of the Saudi security forces participate in a military parade in Makkah, as Muslim pilgrims from around the world arrive for the Hajj. AFP
  • Members of the Saudi security forces participate in a military parade in Makkah. AFP
    Members of the Saudi security forces participate in a military parade in Makkah. AFP
  • Members of the Saudi security forces participate in a military parade in Makkah. AFP
    Members of the Saudi security forces participate in a military parade in Makkah. AFP
  • The parade included female members of the Saudi security forces. AFP
    The parade included female members of the Saudi security forces. AFP
  • A helicopter in the parade. Reuters
    A helicopter in the parade. Reuters
  • Members of the Saudi security forces participate in a military parade in Makkah. Reuters
    Members of the Saudi security forces participate in a military parade in Makkah. Reuters
  • Members of the Saudi security forces participate in a military parade in Makkah. Reuters
    Members of the Saudi security forces participate in a military parade in Makkah. Reuters
  • Saudi security forces pray during the parade. AFP
    Saudi security forces pray during the parade. AFP
  • Members of the Saudi security forces participate in a military parade in Makkah. AFP
    Members of the Saudi security forces participate in a military parade in Makkah. AFP
  • Military vehicles were part of the parade. AFP
    Military vehicles were part of the parade. AFP
  • Banners showing Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. AP
    Banners showing Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. AP
  • A member of the Saudi special forces for Hajj and Umrah. AP
    A member of the Saudi special forces for Hajj and Umrah. AP
  • More members of the Saudi special forces. AP
    More members of the Saudi special forces. AP
  • Special forces abseil down a building at the parade. AP
    Special forces abseil down a building at the parade. AP
  • Makkah is ready for the largest Hajj since the pandemic severely curtailed access. AP
    Makkah is ready for the largest Hajj since the pandemic severely curtailed access. AP