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New Muslim prayer mat points to Mecca

Devout Muslims pray five times a day, facing the holy city of Mecca.

But what if you don’t know what direction Mecca is?

Try the new illuminated prayer mat.

Invented by London-based Turkish designer Soner Ozenc, the mat lights up when facing the Saudi city.

Currently, only two prototypes exist, one of which was purchased by the Museum of Modern Art in New York for its show last year on interactive design.

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