When Muslims bow toward Mecca, the holy city of Islam, five times a day at fixed times to pray to God, and Christians participate in the celebration of communion to commemorate the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, they are engaging in __________.

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Muslims and Christians are engaging in structured and prescribed actions that have symbolic meaning and are repeated regularly. These are considered rituals, not magical or supernatural rites. While they may be considered sacred by their respective faiths, the term "sacred ceremony" is not the most accurate description of these practices.

When Muslims Bow Toward Mecca, the Holy City of Islam