27th Baghdad International Book Fair opens in Iraqi capital

Visitors attend the opening of the 27th Baghdad International Book Fair in Baghdad, Iraq, on September 8, 2026. Publishing houses and cultural institutions from across the Arab world are taking part in the fair, presenting works of literature, history, arts and science. A manuscript copy of the Holy Quran in Kufic script, attributed to Imam Ali bin Abi Talib, was among the heritage exhibits attracting visitors. Photo: Muntazer Uday Sahib / MedPress