📚 Baghdad International Book Fair

📚 Baghdad International Book Fair – Overview

🗓️ Next Edition (2025)

Dates: September 10–21, 2025

Venue: Baghdad International Fairgrounds

Organizer: Sada Al-Aref Company

Official website: bookfairint.com

🌍 Participants & Scale

Over 600 publishers from 20+ countries.

Includes publishers from Iraq, the Arab region, Europe, Iran, and more.

Over 1 million books exhibited covering various genres, disciplines, and languages.

⏰ Opening Hours

Daily: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Exhibitors can access earlier for setup and preparation.

🎉 Main Features

Book launches and author signing events

Literary discussions, cultural seminars, and panels with prominent writers and intellectuals

Large attendance of students, educators, researchers, and book lovers

A platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange

🏛️ Cultural & Diplomatic Support

Supported by the Iraqi Ministry of Culture

Iran and Iraq agreed to grant each other free pavilions in Baghdad and Tehran for 5 years

Promotes cultural diplomacy and publishing cooperation

🧭 Why Visit or Exhibit?

Reach a large, book-loving Iraqi audience

Discover new Arabic titles and regional publishers

Network with writers, translators, and cultural institutions

Sell or showcase your books in one of the most lively literary scenes in the Middle East

📌 Location Highlights

Located in central Baghdad (near the Mansour district)

Nearby hotels, restaurants, and secure transport options

The venue is fully equipped for international exhibitions