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Spirituality is concerned with the transcendent, sanctified, and non-material facets of life and the cosmos. This qualitative review research aims to understand the relationship between spirituality and its effect on mental health and also analyze the factors that contribute to it. Multiple research studies have shown the importance of spirituality in people's lives, attitudes, and actions. Research has shown that engaging in spiritual activities or being spiritually inclined can assist the mind invert and turning away from sensory objects, allowing the mind and ego to dissolve into an infinite state of happiness. This has been shown to have a favourable impact on mental health. An individual feels filled with love and is free from dread for what lies ahead. In addition, this allows an individual an opportunity to go beyond their zone of security and explore their own identity. As evidenced by different faiths like Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism, Islam, Taoism, and other religions spirituality has a beneficial correlation with mental health. Spiritual activities like yoga, meditation, prayers, and other divine practices help people to concentrate all of their attention on life's positive aspects. It also instills in people the virtue of righteousness and an altruistic appreciation for the commitment to the well-being of others. Researchers also reveal that spirituality unites people because, despite our of differences and individuality, the truth is the same for everyone. This paper further explores how people come together through a variety of celebrations and customs which helps foster a feeling of solidarity and camaraderie. Spirituality is seen to improve mental health by bringing various religious communities together to celebrate different festivals and rituals and by promoting behaviour that improves mental health.