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Iran’s 41st Book of Year Award honors winners
The event, which took place at the Roudaki Hall in Tehran, was attended by Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Mohammad-Mehdi Esmaeili, IRNA wrote.
During the ceremony, Esmaeili acknowledged the high cost of books but assured that the government is working to improve access to them.
He also highlighted the ongoing construction of the largest library in the region, spanning over 18,500 square meters in Arak.
In addition, the minister mentioned the country’s successful collaboration with Pakistan and Turkmenistan and a signed agreement with Turkey, which will be the special guest at next year’s Tehran International Book Fair.
The award-giving ceremony recognized the top publications and publishers in various categories, including Philosophy, Religion, Social Sciences, Language, Applied Sciences, Literature, History, Geography, Children and Adolescents, Humanities, and Arts.