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Makkah is ready for the largest Hajj since the pandemic severely curtailed access. AP

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

The parade included female members of the Saudi security forces. AFP

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

Saudi security forces pray during the parade. AFP

Members of the Saudi security forces participate in a military parade in Makkah. AFP

Military vehicles were part of the parade. AFP

Banners showing Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. AP

A member of the Saudi special forces for Hajj and Umrah. AP

More members of the Saudi special forces. 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

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

The parade included female members of the Saudi security forces. AFP

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

Saudi security forces pray during the parade. AFP

Members of the Saudi security forces participate in a military parade in Makkah. AFP

Military vehicles were part of the parade. AFP

Banners showing Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. AP

A member of the Saudi special forces for Hajj and Umrah. AP

More members of the Saudi special forces. 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

Military parade in Makkah - in pictures

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Jordan's King Abdullah II in Abu Dhabi, with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, also in attendance. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed receives Jordan's King Abdullah - in pictures

Disaster agency workers help residents to safety after heavy flooding in Jakarta, Indonesia. EPA

Best photos of November 20: Heavy floods in Jakarta to Harry Potter magic in Singapore