Edition 2025
ERBIL INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR 2025
Past edition
EIF (Erbil International Fairs Center)
exhibit@erbilfair.comDate of the event
Erbil International Fairground
Sami Abdul-Rahman Park, Erbil, IraqFrequency
AnnualAbout the Event
Description
The Erbil International Book Fair is a premier cultural event in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, organized by the Al-Mada Foundation for Arts, Culture, and Information. It serves as a vital platform for intellectual exchange, promoting literacy and cultural development. The fair attracts hundreds of publishing houses from across the globe, showcasing a vast array of titles in various languages and disciplines, and hosts a rich program of seminars, poetry readings, and intellectual debates.
Exhibits
Over 300 international and local publishing houses showcasing literature, academic texts, children's books, and scientific journals.
Activities
Book signings, intellectual seminars, cultural symposiums, poetry evenings, and workshops on publishing and digital media.
Speakers
Renowned Arab and Kurdish authors, international novelists, cultural critics, and academic researchers.
Demos
Digital library showcases, interactive storytelling sessions for children, and live calligraphy demonstrations.
Accessibility
Located at the Erbil International Fairground in Sami Abdulrahman Park. It is a 10-minute drive from Erbil International Airport. Taxis are readily available; public buses serve the park area.
Exhibitor Count
350
Expected Attendance
500000
Location
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