While the missing Malaysian plane has sent a shockwave through countries and regions across the globe, people have started praying for the safe return of the passengers. Social media site Twitter is buzzing with hashtags such as #PrayForMH370, #MalaysianAirlines and #MH370, where updates consoling messages and pictures are being shared.

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The Secretary General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon, sent out a tweet for the on-board passengers on Sunday morning.

Meanwhile, Instagram users reacted with pictures:

On the Twitter account of the alleged daughter of crew member Andrew Nari, there were posts about her father and how much she hopes he will be back soon: