^The Relevance of Local Wisdom and Religiosity in Islamic Heritage Tourism for Promoting Sustainable Economic Growth: A Case Study of Indonesia and India.^ Chairiawaty, Ida Af Idah, Nia Kurniati
UNISBA
Abstract
Integrating local wisdom and religiosity in Islamic heritage tourism helps preserve and sustain historical, cultural and spiritual significance. This research is a collaboration between Indonesia and India which possess rich local wisdom, and religiosity. This case study explores ^The Relevance of Local Wisdom and Religiosity in Islamic Heritage Tourism for Promoting Sustainable Economic Growth.^ The objectives are to: (1) identify local wisdoms, religiosity embedded in Islamic heritage tourism in Indonesia and India, (2) analyze the role of these values in fostering sustainable economic growth, and (3) uncover best practices replicable to balance cultural preservation with economic development. In-depth interviews, observations, and documentaries were used. The results show (1) Cirebon emphasizes local traditions and spiritual tourism experience, while Hyderabad represents an Islamic and Indian cultural element. In religiosity, Cirebon emphasizes spiritual intimacy and local identity, whereas Hyderabad builds global Islamic spiritual hub with a more modern and institutionalized system. (2) The local wisdom values and religiosity serve as a foundational pillar in advancing halal tourism for sustainable economic growth in Cirebon and Hyderabad possessing Islamic heritage and socio-cultural landscapes providing unique opportunities to integrate spiritual, cultural, and economic dimensions into the tourism sector. Indonesian sacred sites incorporate zakat, waqf, and mosque-run cooperatives. Indian mosques support education, food distribution, and small-scale entrepreneurship, (3) The best practices identified in Cirebon and Hyderabad present replicable models that successfully integrate Islamic values with sustainable tourism development across multiple dimensions, including community engagement, religious festivals, culinary heritage, architectural conservation, traditional craftsmanship, digital innovation, and cross-sectoral governance.
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