Cairo International Book Fair facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cairo International Book Fair |
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Crowds walk among the thousands of titles available at the 41st Cairo International Book Fair, 3 February 2009.
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| Status | Active |
| Venue | Egypt International Exhibitions Center |
| Location(s) | New Cairo in Cairo |
| Country | Egypt |
| Inaugurated | 1969 |
| Attendance | 1,000,000–2,000,000 (estimated) |
| Organized by | General Egyptian Book Organisation |
The Cairo International Book Fair is a huge and very old book fair. It happens every year in Cairo, Egypt. This exciting event takes place in the last week of January. It's held at the Egypt International Exhibitions Center in New Cairo. The General Egyptian Book Organisation organizes this big fair. Many people think it is the most important event for books in the Arab world.
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What is the Cairo Book Fair?
The Cairo International Book Fair is one of the biggest book fairs globally. It brings together hundreds of book sellers. These sellers come from all over the world. About 2 million visitors attend each year. It is the largest and oldest book fair in the Arab world. In 2006, it was the second largest book fair worldwide. Only the Frankfurt Book Fair was bigger.
Why is this book fair so important?
Cairo-based publishers create many books. They print about three out of every five Arabic language books in the world. The General Egyptian Book Organisation helps run the fair. This organization is also the biggest book publisher in the Arab world.
What can you find at the fair?
The fair has many different booths. You can find private publishers there. Government groups from around the world also have booths. They sell books, videos, and other media. The fair lasts for almost three weeks. During this time, many events take place. There are lectures and readings. Material is presented in Arabic, English, and other languages. The fair is designed for everyone. It has popular topics and outdoor events. There are even fireworks to entertain the large crowds.
When did the fair start?
The General Egyptian Book Organisation started the Cairo International Book Fair. This group is a government publisher and retailer. The fair began in 1969. This was to celebrate Cairo's 1000th birthday. The 41st fair happened from January 21 to February 5, 2009. In November 2018, the General Egyptian Book Organization announced something special. They said 100 new books would be published for the fair. These books would be under their own name.
See also
- Riyadh International Book Fair
In Spanish: Feria Internacional del Libro de El Cairo para niños
