The second international book fair in Zakho launched today, Sunday, with the participation of 115 publishing houses and libraries from 15 Arab and foreign countries, as part of efforts to enhance cultural and intellectual movement and expand communication between publishers, authors, and intellectuals.
The fair supervisor, Shvan Abdi, stated in a statement followed by the news agency, that “the events of the second international book fair in Zakho started today, with the participation of 115 publishing houses and libraries from 15 Arab and foreign countries.”
He added that the fair will continue for six days, until November 20, and aims to provide a space for cultural and intellectual communication, through the participation of publishing houses, libraries, and those interested in cultural affairs.
He explained that the program of the fair includes organizing seminars, discussion panels, and daily workshops, in addition to book signing sessions inside the fair halls, with the participation of several authors, intellectuals, and those interested in cultural affairs.