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Biblical? No.
Its just people of different faiths praying together to their god(s).
Why would you wish to engage in a behavior that directly contradicts your savior's directions on how to pray?
I think the verse is outlining the reasons behind praying boastfully in public, to bring attention to yourself or for boastful resons is wrong. Marie explained it quite well I thought. I don't think it has to do with being public about your prayer, but rather why you're being public with your prayer. Bowing your head in public in prayer hardly fits the description shown in the scripture. My family, whenever we are at a public restaurant, always bow our heads in a quiet prayer before we eat. We aren't bothering anyone or forcing anyone else to particpate. I see nothing wrong with it, it's about giving thanks.
It's possible to say a silent prayer without making a scene out of all bowing your heads.