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

In another, a soldier has moved Muslim prayer rugs into a bathroom.

From Seattle Times

A display of women’s party shoes standing proudly on prayer rugs.

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