Mauritanian Hajj Pilgrims Plane Crash Rumors Denied
The rumors of the plane crash were quickly debunked by Mauritanian authorities, and the safe arrival of all pilgrims has been confirmed, with the Hajj rituals set to commence on June 5, 2025, and the pilgrims are preparing for the spiritual journey ahead.
Mauritania has refuted reports of a Hajj flight crash, stating that all Mauritanian pilgrims are safe and have arrived in the Holy lands without incident, after rumors spread on social media claiming 210-220 pilgrims were missing after a Mauritania Airways plane crashed in the Red Sea.
The Director of Hajj, El Waly Taha, and Mauritania Airlines have denied the reports, confirming that three scheduled flights on May 23, 24, and 25 safely transported all pilgrims to Makkah. The rumors were accompanied by an image and spread on social media, but Mauritania's government has denied any incident occurred, ensuring the safety of all pilgrims.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Haj and Umrah reported that over 1 million pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom to perform Hajj, with the Key Hajj Ritual, Standing on The Plains of Arafat, scheduled for June 5, 2025. The successful transportation of pilgrims to the Holy lands is a significant relief, and the denial of the crash rumors has brought comfort to families and loved ones of the pilgrims.
The denial of the mauritanian hajj pilgrims plane crash rumors has put an end to the speculation and worry that had spread among the families of the pilgrims, and the successful arrival of over 1 million pilgrims in Saudi Arabia marks the beginning of a peaceful and spiritual journey for those performing the Hajj.