Recent social media posts have falsely claimed that a Mauritania Airlines flight carrying 210 Hajj pilgrims crashed into the Red Sea en route to Saudi Arabia. These claims are baseless and have been officially refuted by Mauritanian authorities and the airline

El Waly Taha, Director of Hajj at Mauritania’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, confirmed that all Mauritanian pilgrims arrived safely in Saudi Arabia without any incidents. Mauritania Airlines also stated that three scheduled Hajj flights on May 23, 24, and 25 reached their destinations without issues.The images circulating alongside these false reports have been identified as unrelated and previously used in different contexts. Authorities urge the public to verify information before sharing and to rely on official sources for accurate updates.

This incident underscores the importance of critical evaluation of information, especially during significant events like the Hajj pilgrimage.