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Tehran book fair closes with over 3m titles sold
35th TIBF sees 25% sales increase
This year’s fair, held from May 8 to 19 at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla, saw a 25% increase in sales compared to the previous year, IRNA wrote.
The event, themed “Let’s Read and Create,” featured 2,700 domestic and international publishers and booksellers. Among the participants were 60 foreign publishers showcasing 50,000 titles. Yemen was honored as the special guest of the fair.
For the first time, the entire Mosalla was dedicated to the book fair, enhancing the cultural significance of the event. Special emphasis was placed on literary tourism, drawing attention from cultural attachés from about 10 countries.
Notable attendees included Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, President Ebrahim Raisi, and other high-ranking Iranian officials, who toured the fair during its 11-day run.
The public rated this year’s fair 70 out of 100 points on average, reflecting widespread satisfaction with the event.
In addition, the city of Semnan, recognized as Iran’s book capital, participated in the exhibition, further highlighting the nation’s commitment to promoting literacy and culture.