Rakhi Sawant was mobbed by a large crowd of pilgrims while performing Umrah in Mecca on August 29, 2026, with viral videos showing her visibly distressed as the crowd surged around her.
The incident occurred near the Kaaba, where Sawant was seen crying for help; reports indicate that her hijab was pulled during the commotion, sparking widespread concern on social media.
Following the event, Sawant expressed her distress and urged followers to respect the sanctity of the pilgrimage, while also addressing previous controversies in a series of emotional social media posts.