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Religious and Heritage-Based Tourism: From Ibn Battutah's Travels to Contemporary Global Practices

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  • Wan Roslili Abd. Majid

    (The Centre for the Study of Shariah, Law and Politics, IKIM)

  • Mohd. Noor Omar

    (The Centre for the Study of Shariah, Law and Politics, IKIM)

  • Muhamad Hisyam Mohamad

    (The Centre for Economics and Social Studies, IKIM)

Abstract

Religious and heritage-based tourism is an important area of tourism studies that connects pilgrimage, cultural heritage, and mobility. Grounded in ritual practice and the preservation of memory, this form of travel sustains devotion while reinforcing cultural identity and the significance of heritage. Drawing on heritage studies and tourism theory, this study examines how sacred journeys facilitate meaning-making, identity formation, and intercultural exchange. The travels of Ibn Battutah, a 14th-century Muslim jurist and explorer, provide a historical perspective to illustrate how religious purpose and cultural curiosity converged in travel narratives and encounters with diverse traditions, architecture, and languages. Today, these dynamics are still evident in the annual Hajj pilgrimage and the global appeal of UNESCO-recognised heritage sites. By situating both historical and contemporary practices within broader debates, this paper argues that religious and heritage-based tourism continues to promote cross-border connections, cultural resilience, and sustainable development.

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  • Wan Roslili Abd. Majid & Mohd. Noor Omar & Muhamad Hisyam Mohamad, 2026. "Religious and Heritage-Based Tourism: From Ibn Battutah's Travels to Contemporary Global Practices," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 10(18), pages 67-76, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:10:y:2026:i:18:p:67-76
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