How to Draw a Prayer Mat: Directed Drawing Printable

Creating a prayer mat drawing is not only a fun and educational activity for children but also a wonderful way to engage with religious education and celebrate one’s identity, especially for Muslim kids during Ramadan.

We have been putting together a series of “how to draw pages” aka directed drawing printables, with an Islamic theme, just in time for Ramadan which is swiftly approaching. You can download the PDF pages at the end of this blog post, and first we will walk you through the steps.

How to Draw a Prayer Mat

Here’s a simple 8-step guide that you can follow to make a simple prayer mat picture, or use as a basis for a larger craft project.

This activity is great for all ages and can help kids learn about important religious symbols and items like the prayer mat aka Muslim prayer rug, or musallah

Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing a Prayer Mat

1. Start with one vertical line
2. Add a connecting horizontal line, to create a right angle
3. Continue outwards to create the other side of the prayer mat
4. Connect along the top, now you have a tall rectangle which will be your basic prayer mat shape.
5. Now you’re going to add detail to the inside of the prayer mat. Copy the smaller rectangle shape inside, but be sure to leave the top of the rectangle open.
6. Here, we’re going to add a small dome shape to the top of the smaller rectangle.
7. Add tassels to the top of the prayer mat, by adding a series of short lines.
8. Do the same to the bottom edge of the prayer mat.

This completes the basic prayer mat shape which you can decorate however you would like. We also have a set of free printable prayer mat templates which you can use for a similar activity, having the kids design and decorate their own prayer mats.

Click below for this variety of prayer mat coloring pages and templates that you can print out for your kids. These are not only fun to color but also serve as design inspiration for kids to create their very own prayer mats.

Prayer Mat Colouring Page for Kids

Color Your Mat

Now, bring your prayer mat to life with color. Traditional prayer mats often feature vibrant colors and intricate patterns, so feel free to use a mix of bright and warm colors. Look at photos of prayer mats for inspiration, or real prayer mats.

Using this Activity for Educational and Cultural Purposes

Religious Education

This activity is perfect for teaching kids about religious symbols. The arch on the prayer mat represents the mihrab, an important element in mosques that indicates the direction of Mecca.

Cultural Identity

For Muslim children, creating a prayer mat can be a celebration of their identity, especially during the holy month of Ramadan. It can be a proud expression of their heritage and faith.

Creativity and Imagination

Encourage children to personalize their prayer mats with their choice of colors and designs. It’s a great way for them to express their creativity.

Craft Extension

If you’re looking to create something more substantial, you can replicate these steps on a larger piece of paper or even on a piece of cardboard to create a larger craft project.

Our free printable prayer mat drawing guide includes a space to copy the steps and complete your picture, but you can also use it as a reference to create a larger prayer mat craft. It’s a perfect activity to add to your Ramadan-themed crafts and lessons.

Remember, the goal is to have fun and learn something new, so keep the atmosphere light and enjoyable while indulging in this creative process. Happy crafting and Ramadan Mubarak!

Download Free Printable How to Draw a Prayer Mat Worksheet

Click below for your free instant digital download of the how to draw a prayer mat directed drawing PDF.

This pdf file actually includes more step by step drawing pages for other islamic themes like how to draw a mosque and how to draw a ramadan lantern, so you’ll get lots of choices and if you want only the prayer mat page then adjust your page settings before printing the PDF.

More Islamic Activities for Kids

Whether for Ramadan activities, or for R.E class (religious education) or for use in islamic classes, Arabic school and so on, we have plenty of islamic activities for muslim kids or non muslim children.

Check out some of these below

• 10 Arabic Songs and Rhymes for Children
• Islamic Coloring Pages for Muslim Kids
• Ramadan Maze and Islamic Crossword Printable Activities
• Easy Ramadan Lantern Card Craft

Easy Ramadan Lantern Card Craft

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