A FIRST: Saudi female officers allowed to guard Islam's holiest sites
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For the first time, Saudi female soldiers stood guard in Mecca as thousands of Muslim pilgrims took part in this year's Hajj. Women dressed in military khaki uniforms were seen monitoring the security situation in the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
In a significant stride towards women empowerment, dozens of female soldiers became a part of the security services that monitor pilgrims in Mecca and Medina, the birthplaces of Islam. For the first time, Saudi female soldiers stood guard in Mecca as thousands of Muslim pilgrims took part in this year's Hajj, Deutsche Welle reported. Women dressed in military khaki uniforms were seen monitoring the security situation in the Grand Mosque in Mecca. Along with khaki, they were sporting a hip-length jacket, loose trousers, and a black beret over a veil covering their hair. People across Twitter hailed the feat. Scores of users called it a key step towards women empowerment. "First time in the history of Makkah a female Saudi Guard performing duty during #Hajj #WomenEmpowerment," a Twitter user wrote. "Long overdue but never too late," another Twitterati wrote.More Related News