Beyond Muslim-Friendly Amenities: Advancing Elderly Accessibility for Pilgrims
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Muslim-Friendly, Amenities, Elderly AccessibilityAbstract
The Tomb of Sheikh Maulana Syamsuddin in Pemalang is a religious tourism destination frequently visited by Muslim pilgrims. The increasing number of elderly visitors highlights the importance of providing Muslim-friendly amenities and elderly-friendly accessibility at the tourism site. This study aims to analyse the availability of Muslim-friendly facilities and accessibility for elderly visitors at the Tomb of Sheikh Maulana Syamsuddin in Pemalang. This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach using observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings show that the tourism destination provides several Muslim-friendly facilities, including prayer rooms, ablution facilities, Qibla directions, and separate restrooms for male and female visitors. However, several accessibility facilities for elderly visitors remain limited, such as uneven pathways, limited handrails, and inadequate resting areas. The study indicates that accessibility facilities are important in supporting the comfort and safety of elderly visitors during pilgrimage activities. Therefore, improvements in elderly-friendly accessibility are needed to support more inclusive religious tourism services.
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