Contrary to the prevalent perception that the Nyadran ritual (praying for the spirits of ancestors) is exclusively associated with Javanese Muslims, in Getas Village it is observed by local residents from diverse religious backgrounds, including Muslims, Buddhists and Christians. This study highlights the significance of this ritual in fostering interfaith dialogue and critiques the notion of religious exclusivism. The objective of this research is to investigate how the principles of interfaith maqāṣid (‘aims’ or ‘objectives’) are manifested within the Nyadran ritual tradition, which includes participants from diverse religious affiliations. The findings indicate that the interpretation of interfaith maqāṣid within the Nyadran ritual is embodied in the residents’ comprehension of olah roso (religious sensitivity), olah jiwo (spiritual sensitivity), olah rogo (familial sensitivity), olah jowo (cognitive sensitivity) and olah bondo (sharing sensitivity). This study illustrates that the Nyadran ritual, as practised by interfaith groups, serves as a manifestation of religious value syncretism. It fosters common ground in interfaith interactions without requiring the amalgamation of sacred religious symbols and theological doctrines. Theoretically, this research advances the discourse on interfaith maqāṣid as an interdisciplinary approach for exploring the relationship between religious principles and ritual practices within the context of interfaith traditional ceremonies.

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