Quranic Park

At the world’s first Quran-inspired park, which opened in April, the gardens are based on stories from Islam’s sacred text: they feature plants mentioned in the Quran and the sunna—such as pomegranate and olive trees—as well as a lake split by a stone pathway, symbolizing the parting of the Red Sea. The park’s aim, per the city’s municipal government, is to bridge cultures and promote tolerance by offering visitors exposure to Islam in a family-friendly space. —Hillary Leung