Tehran named guest of honor for 2026 Baghdad book fair
Iran has been officially invited as the guest of honor at the 2026 Baghdad International Book Fair, marking a significant milestone in cultural collaboration between the two nations.
The announcement was made by Ebrahim Heydari, spokesperson and deputy director of the 36th Tehran International Book Fair, during discussions with Abdul-Wahab Al-Radi, head of Iraq’s Publishers Union, IRNA reported.
Heydari revealed that final arrangements are underway to allocate space for Iraqi publishers at the upcoming Tehran International Book Fair, which is set to take place from May 7 to May 17, 2025, at Imam Khomeini Mosalla under the slogan “Let’s Read for Iran.”
During a meeting with Iraqi delegates, including Al-Radi, it was agreed that Iran would host a dedicated pavilion at the 2026 book fair.