The Impact of Religious Rituals on Cultural Identity: Review of the Relationship between Religious Practices and Cultural Belonging

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact religious rituals on cultural identity- a review relationship between practices and belonging.
 Methodology: adopted desktop research methodology. Desk refers secondary data or that which can be collected without fieldwork. is basically involved in collecting from existing resources hence it often considered low cost technique as compared field research, main executive’s time, telephone charges directories. Thus, relied already published studies, reports statistics. This easily accessed through online journals library.
 Findings: findings revealed there exists contextual methodological gap relating identity. Preliminary empirical demonstrated play crucial role formation, maintenance, negotiation identity within diverse communities contexts. Engaging fosters sense belonging, strengthens values traditions, contributes intergenerational transmission Furthermore, serve symbolic expressions identity, reinforcing social cohesion providing individuals with shared purpose.
 Unique Contribution Theory, Practice Policy: Social Identity theory, Symbolic Interactionism Cultural theory may used anchor future studies recommended for foster dialogues, promoting education, facilitation interfaith exchanges, encouraging ritual adaptation, supporting community engagements making collaborations organizations.