PATHWAYS TO THE DIVINE: PILGRIMAGE PRACTICES IN WORLD RELIGIONS

Pilgrimage behavior, recognized as a significant motivation for religious tourism, is the primary reason why religious believers engage in pilgrimages. This study reviewed the impact of pilgrimage behavior in Christianity, Catholicism, Islam, Buddhism, and other religions and found that pilgrimage behavior has a positive and profound impact on believers’ psychology, contributes to the sustainable operation of the tourism industry and promotes the economic development of religious holy sites