In pictures: Saudi security personnel on alert as pilgrims pour into Makkah for Haj
In pictures: Saudi security personnel on alert as pilgrims pour into Makkah for Haj
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Over 1.5 million Muslims began filling a vast tent city in Makkah on Monday for the annual Haj pilgrimage.
The white-robed pilgrims on buses or on foot arrived at the sprawling encampment in Mina after performing the tawaf.
This yearтАЩs rites, drawing Muslim worshippers from across the world, including Iran, follow waves of attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbours.
A Saudi security officer speaks to Muslim pilgrims at the Grand Mosque, ahead of the annual Haj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on May 20, 2026. тАФ Reuters
Members of the Saudi security forces take part in a military parade in preparation for the annual Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on May 21, 2026. тАФ Reuters
Members of the Saudi security forces take part in a military parade in preparation for the annual Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on May 21, 2026. тАФ Reuters
Members of the Saudi security forces hold a demonstration during a military parade in preparation for the annual Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on May 21, 2026. тАФ Reuters
Members of the Saudi security forces hold a demonstration during a military parade in preparation for the annual Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on May 21, 2026. тАФ Reuters
A member of the Saudi security forces participates in a military parade in preparation for the annual Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on May 21, 2026. тАФ Reuters
Saudi security forces gather and prepare for duty at the Grand Mosque, ahead of the annual Haj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on May 22, 2026. тАФ Reuters
Saudi security forces gather and prepare for duty at the Grand Mosque, ahead of the annual Haj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on May 22, 2026. тАФ Reuters
Header image: A member of the Saudi security forces stands directing Muslim pilgrims, to help prevent overcrowding at the Grand Mosque, ahead of the annual Haj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia on May 22, 2026. тАФ Reuters
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