Popular TikToker Jannat Mirza has landed herself in hot water after showing off lavish glimpses from her Hajj journey to Saudi Arabia, sparking a wave of criticism from netizens.
Mirza, who is accompanied by her parents and sister Alishba Anjum, posted a series of stories before departing for Hajj. Among them, a video showcasing what appeared to be an empty plane caught widespread attention and backlash.
In the now-viral clip, Jannat gave a brief tour of the Saudi Airlines aircraft, captioning it: “We had the whole plane to ourselves.”
While some followers extended warm wishes for her pilgrimage, others questioned the intent behind flaunting the luxury of what seemed like a private flight.
Netizens suggested that the flight wasn’t actually private, but rather captured before boarding was complete, as business class passengers are typically allowed to board first.
Some argued that with flight scheduling knowledge, it is sometimes possible to end up on sparsely filled planes without having to charter one entirely. Still, the backlash was intense.
One commenter wrote, “Is this Hajj or just a show-off?” Another added, “Instead of booking the whole plane for yourselves, you could have helped some poor pilgrims.”
Many questioned the family's source of income and whether such a show of extravagance was appropriate for a religious journey rooted in humility and spiritual reflection.
In response to the criticism, Jannat clarified that the last time she had seen such an empty flight was during the COVID-19 era. However, she did not confirm whether the family had booked the entire aircraft or not.
The episode has triggered a broader discussion about social media influencers blending personal branding with religious observance, and whether such displays dilute the sanctity of spiritual undertakings like Hajj.
As debate rages on, Jannat Mirza continues her pilgrimage, while the public weighs in on whether moments of worship should be shared or spared from digital scrutiny.