prayer rug

American  

[prair] / prɛər /

noun

1. a small rug upon which a Muslim kneels and prostrates himself during his devotions.

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prayer rug British  

/ prɛə /

noun

1. Also called: prayer mat.  the small carpet on which a Muslim kneels and prostrates himself while saying his prayers

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prayer rug Cultural  

1. A mat upon which Muslims kneel to say their prayers.

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Etymology

Origin of prayer rug

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

He was carrying a copy of the Koran and a prayer rug, police said at the time.

From Barron's

Its bedrooms are laid out with care, furnished with details like prayer rugs and toiletries.

From BBC

“Silence,” an installation by French Algerian artist Zoulikha Bouabdellah that displays 30 pairs of stiletto heels on the same number of Islamic prayer rugs, dominates the center of a room.

From Seattle Times

Its office, located in Long Island City, has both a wudu station where drivers can perform their ablution and a dedicated prayer room with prayer rugs.

From Washington Post

Instead, he quickly returns to the ride-hail hub to join two dozen other drivers as they arrange their prayer rugs in the corner of the parking lot to begin an afternoon prayer.

From Seattle Times