The Saudi parade in Makkah.
The Saudi parade in Makkah.
The Saudi parade in Makkah.
The Saudi parade in Makkah.

Watch: Saudi security forces parade before Hajj

The preparations were taking place on the streets of Makkah

The National

August 05, 2019

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