Dubai just opened the world’s first ‘Quran themed’ park called ‘Al-Quran Park’. Situated in Dubai’s Al Khawaneej area, the park was inaugurated on Friday.
The park’s excursions feature the miracles of Islam as listed in the Holy Quran. The main objective of establishing the park was to bridge inter-faith distances.
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About the Al-Quran Park
‘Al Quran Park’ projects the cultural achievements of Islam in the field of plant ecology. Perhaps this was needed after all the instances of Islamophobia.
The park will act as a bridge of intellectual and cultural communication with different cultures, religions, and peoples.
Spread over an area of 60 hectares, @DMunicipality inaugurates the Quranic Park. On display are 43 plants & 7 miracles that are mentioned in the Holy Quran, in addition to a walkway dedicated to exercise and cycling. pic.twitter.com/CTm0NXhgdk
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 29, 2019
According to the Dubai Media Office, the park spans over a wide area of 60 hectares.
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Dedicated to Plants
The area is filled with all available plants species mentioned in the Holy Quran.
Other facilities include an administration building, an Islamic garden, children’s play areas, Umrah corner, an outdoor theatre. Some areas also depict miracles mentioned in the Holy Quran.
The park has been divided into different sites. We have a dedicated desert garden, a palm oasis, and a lake. All these sites have been inspired by the Holy Quran.
Additional features of the Al-Quran Park include a running track, a cycling track, and a sandy walking track.
Fees and Location of Al-Quran Park
The Dubai Municipality has announced that entry to the Al-Quran Park will be free for all visitors.
For those who already reside in Dubai, the park can be found at Al Khawaneej St, opposite to Last Exit.
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Back in 2014, a Malaysian MP Ahmad Marzuk Shaary suggested that Malaysia build the world’s first and largest Al-Quran theme park. He proposed the move to draw in more tourists and bring pahala (blessings) to the country.