In the sociological framework, pilgrimage and festival are understood as collective religious practices that reinforce social solidarity, shared beliefs, and cultural continuity. Pilgrimage refers to a journey undertaken by individuals or groups to a sacred place that holds religious significance. It is not merely a physical movement but a symbolic act expressing devotion, faith, repentance, or the search for spiritual merit. Sociologists such as Émile Durkheim view pilgrimage as a collective ritual that strengthens the collective conscience by bringing believers together in a shared sacred experience. Victor Turner emphasized the concept of “communitas,”