Tehran International Book Fair

IFP: The Tehran International Book Fair is well underway in its new home at Shahr-e Aftab (Sun City) south of the capital, Tehran. Visitors have been flocking there both to see the books and the venue itself. Many dignitaries, including the President, the Mayor of Tehran, and several ministers, have also been in attendance and addressed the crowds.

Here is a selection of photos from the event so far, sourced from Mehr. The exhibition continues until 14 May.

 

To see photos of the newly opened, purpose-built exhibition site, Shahr-e Aftab, click here.

Golrokh Askarieh

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