Religious rituals are the formal practices, ceremonies, and behaviours that are required or expected of members of a particular faith or religious community, often performed in a prescribed manner and at specific times or places. These rituals are imbued with symbolic meaning and serve various functions, such as expressing and reinforcing religious beliefs, connecting individuals and communities to the sacred, commemorating important events or myths, marking life transitions, and fostering social cohesion among believers. Religious rituals can include prayer, worship services, sacraments, pilgrimages, festivals, and other communal acts that help to enact and embody the core tenets and values of a religion.