Praktik Puasa Agama Katolik dan Islam dalam Menciptakan Toleransi Antar Umat Beragama di Desa Kedang Ipil

Abstract

This study aims to describe the practice of fasting in Catholicism and Islam and its contribution to interfaith tolerance in Kedang Ipil Village. This study uses a qualitative approach with a field study method through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation. Informants consist of religious figures, Catholics and Islam, and community leaders. The results of the study indicate that fasting in Catholicism is carried out during Lent to foster an attitude of self-control, repentance, prayer, and acts of love. Meanwhile, fasting during Ramadan in Islam has a spiritual and moral meaning, namely training people to be patient, sincere, and stay away from reprehensible actions. Both traditions show that fasting has an ethical impact on character formation and social awareness. In Kedang Ipil, harmonious religious life is supported by family relationships and local values. These findings confirm that the practice of fasting contributes significantly to the development of tolerance through spiritual, cultural, and social processes that are integrated into everyday community life.