Unesco plans botanical garden based on Quran

[savvy]

From GulfNews,

Doha: Unesco's regional office here is working on a project proposal to establish a botanical garden in the region, an official has said.

The main feature of this project, dubbed Quran Botanical Garden, is that it would be based on the scientific and aesthetic concepts contained in the Quran and would be a living display of the flora mentioned in the holy book, Unesco (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) said.

"The botanical garden would be the first in the region and we are keen on turning this study into a reality," a Unesco official told Gulf News.

The organisation is conducting extensive research and studies in cooperation with international experts, botanists and Muslim scholars to chalk out a definitive proposal to be presented to authorities across the region.

[Ferdie]

Oh...and I have a "biblical garden" in my backyard. I have lilys growing there and they are mentioned in the bible.

[KettleWhistle]

So, the mostly-U.S.-subsidized UNESCO is involved in promoting religion with their funds.

[savvy]

So, the mostly-U.S.-subsidized UNESCO is involved in promoting religion with their funds.

Not religion. Only Islam.

[genghis_tom]

I would actually enjoy seeing these gardens. I have always liked the beauty of Islam's art and architecture, and I'm sure this garden will be no less.

[KettleWhistle]

I don't think it is something that's should be subsidized by UNESCO.