Saudi Arab holds military parade for hajj security

Members of Saudi Arabian honor guard receive review during a military parade for hajj security outside Islamic holy city Mecca in Saudi Arabia on Jan. 15, 2005. Saudi Interior Minister Nayef Ibn Abdul-Aziz and other officials attended the event on Saturday. The annual hajj pilgrimage will begin from Jan. 18. With waves of pilgrims to converge on the holy city of Mecca, security is listed as the top priority of the government.

Members of a Saudi Arabian anti-terrorist troop march on during a military parade for hajj security outside Islam holy city Mecca in Saudi Arabia on Jan. 15, 2005.

Vehicles of Saudi Arabian riot police drive on during a military parade for hajj security outside Islamic holy city Mecca in Saudi Arabia on Jan. 15, 2005.

A Saudi Arabian helicopter for patrol and rescue work receives review during a military parade for hajj security outside Islam holy city Mecca in Saudi Arabia on Jan. 15, 2005.