Xadzh in Saudi Arabia

50 thousand police and security services will ensure the safety of pilgrims during the Hajj in Saudi Arabia
One of the reasons for attracting so many police officers is that in Mecca, the hajj were before " terrorist attacks. " Total in May 2003 in Saudi Arabia as a result of terrorist attacks killed nearly 100 people, including foreigners. And last year during the Hajj about 250 pilgrims died in a stampede.
Meanwhile, this year's hajj make about 1.5 million Muslims from around the world, including about 10,000 pilgrims from Russia.