# LED Prayer Rug Glows When Facing Mecca Sajjdah 1426 By Bianca | Published 2008-02-25 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-prayer-rug-mecca-sajjdah-1426 References: [uberreview](http://www.uberreview.com/2008/02/illuminated-prayer-rug-will-point-you-in-the-right-direction.htm) Not only does this high-tech prayer rug look super funky with its glowing design, but its [LED lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alba-light) actually offer functional properties. Embedded inside the [Turkish tapestry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-rug) is a compass that enables the rug to detect when it is being pointed toward Mecca. The closer it is to facing the sacred site and holy city in Saudi Arabia, the brighter the lights glow. The **[Illuminated Prayer Rug](http://www.uberreview.com/2008/02/illuminated-prayer-rug-will-point-you-in-the-right-direction.htm)** which uses electroluminescent phosphor printing is the brain child of Turkish designer [Soner Özenç](http://www.sonerozenc.com) who has named his creation the Sajjdah 1426. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Prayer Rugs:** Opportunity for disruption in producing smart prayer rugs with advanced features such as IoT technology integration. - **Religious Wearables:** Opportunity for disruption in creating a niche market of religious wearables for prayers and personal devotion. - **Innovation in Traditional Practices:** Opportunity for disruption in combining technology with traditional practices for seamless user experience and accessibility. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Textile Industry:** Opportunity for disruption in the textile industry with demand for smart textiles and innovative designs. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for disruption in the consumer electronics industry with development of religious wearables and IoT-based products. - **Religious Industries:** Opportunity for disruption in the religious industry with innovative products and services that enhance spiritual and religious practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hiking-Focused Prayer Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muslim-hikers.md) - [Mesmerizing Artful Patterned Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electtrico-collection.md) - [Liquified Persian Textile Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/say-touche.md) - [OLED Display Lantern Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rn-lantern.md) - [Eye-Catching Designer Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-rug.md) - [Customized Film-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugriders.md) - [Religious AI Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamosque-app.md) - [Sustainable Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geolectric-lantern.md) - [Illuminated Leather Smartphone Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinix-3d-lighting-leather.md)