Saudi Arabia Attempts to Keep Politics Out of Haj

Syrian pilgrims attempted to begin an anti Assad regime protest, in Mina, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday.

Saudi Arabian police moved quickly to disperse the protesters, and no violence occurred.

The country is working hard to keep politics from becoming involved in the annual haj, asking pilgrims to focus on the rituals involved.

Muslims are required to make the pilgrimage to Mecca, at least once in their lives, the haj began on Wednesday and ends Tuesday.

In efforts to keep it safe, Saudi Arabia has spent millions on installing security cameras into place in the area.