prayer mats

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Prayer mats are small rugs used by Muslims during daily prayers, providing a clean surface for prostration.

The mat is oriented toward Mecca, and many feature designs pointing in that direction—an arch, a mosque image, or geometric pattern.

Also called prayer rugs.

He unrolled his prayer mat in the airport corner.

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