In a vibrant celebration of children’s and young adult literature, the BookCity Institute recently hosted the concluding ceremony for the 13th annual Flying Turtle Awards. This esteemed event, a true highlight in Iran’s literary calendar, brought together a passionate community of writers, illustrators, publishers, esteemed jurors, and devoted lovers of children’s books on Tuesday, April […]

The second edition of the Qeshm National Oud Festival reached its final stage, culminating in a series of captivating stage and street performances held on the evening of Wednesday, April 15, 2025 (Farvardin 27 in the Iranian calendar), just ahead of the festival’s official closing ceremony. This festival, a landmark event for Iran’s cultural landscape, […]

The second day of the Qeshm National Oud Festival marked another significant step in bridging authenticity and innovation within Iranian music. This festival, held through the dedicated efforts of the BookCity Institute and hosted by the Qeshm Free Zone Organization, continues to welcome artists and enthusiasts of Iranian music from across the country, transforming the […]

The second edition of the Qeshm National Oud Festival officially commenced on April 13, 2025 (Farvardin 25, 1404 in the Iranian calendar), filling the land, sky, and sea of Qeshm Island with the resonant tones of the oud. This significant cultural event, running until April 16, 2025 (Farvardin 28), is a collaborative effort brought to […]

As part of the lead-up to the main event, the 2nd Qeshm National Oud Festival, co-organized by the BookCity Institute and the Qeshm Free Zone Organization, embarked on a unique nationwide journey titled the “Route of Oud” (راه عود – Rah-e Oud). This initiative, symbolizing a deep homage to the revered oud instrument, traversed over […]

UNICEF Iran and BookCity Partner to Launch Nationwide Nowruz Reading Campaign UNICEF, in collaboration with BookCity , is excited to announce a new reading campaign timed to coincide with Nowruz celebrations. Running from March 10, 2025 (20 Esfand 1403) to April 8, 2025 (20 Farvardin 1404), the campaign aims to foster a love of reading […]

The second Qeshm National Oud Festival, held on Qeshm Island, Iran, is set to unfold with new changes and ambitions. Organized in collaboration between the Qeshm Free Zone Organization and the Book City Institute (شهرکتاب), a cultural organization that manages a chain of bookstores and cultural centers across Iran, the festival introduces a non-competitive section, […]

On Tuesday, February 5, 2025, Shahnameh BookCity in Mashhad hosted the 26th installment of its acclaimed Tuesdays of Life Wisdom series—a vibrant discussion centered on Sarah Bakewell’s How to Live: A Life of Montaigne in One Question and Twenty Answers (translated by Maryam Taghdisi). Philosopher and researcher Amin Fardoos-Ara led the event, unpacking Michel de Montaigne’s timeless wisdom […]

On Wednesday, January 30, 2025, Bahar BookCity in Isfahan hosted a vibrant book launch and discussion event for From Strife to Praise by Nima Zaheri. The gathering, attended by literary enthusiasts and scholars, delved into Ferdowsi’s enduring influence on Persian poetry. Dr. Seyed Mehdi Nourian, a renowned professor of Persian literature at the University of Isfahan, highlighted […]

In a landmark step for Iran’s cultural landscape, the inaugural policy-making council meeting for the 2nd National Qeshm Oud Festival was held at the BookCity Institute, marking the official appointment of the festival’s secretary, Mohammad Firouzi, and executive secretary, Mohsen Fattahi. Organized in partnership with the Qeshm Free Zone Organization, the festival will take place on April […]

  On Thursday, 4 Bahman 1403 (January 24, 2025), the glass facades of Royan BookCity became a vibrant stage for storytelling as the Line Art Collective—a dynamic group of painters, sculptors, architects, and creatives from Noor—unleashed a burst of color and imagination. Drawing inspiration from Iran’s timeless epic, the Shahnameh (Book of Kings), their street […]

The celebrated Iranian poet, Abdul Jabbar Kakaee, recently returned to his hometown, the beautiful city of Ilam, and was met with an overwhelmingly warm reception at the third-anniversary celebration of Ilam Book City. This event wasn’t just a local gathering; it was a testament to the deep love Iranians have for poetry and literature, and […]

On January 16, 2024 (Dey 27th, 1403 in the Persian calendar), Bahar BookCity of Isfahan, a beloved branch of the renowned Iranian cultural institution BookCity, played host to the 805th event in the “Nights of Bukhara” series. This particular evening focused on Isfahan’s iconic Chaharbagh Abbasi avenue, a poignant reflection on its memories and a […]

Ibn Sina BookCity has launched a pioneering initiative to make literature accessible to the deaf community through the introduction of books in sign language. This innovative program, encompassing both online and in-store presentations, has been met with enthusiastic acclaim from the deaf community, underscoring the bookstore’s commitment to inclusivity and cultural diversity. Inspired by the […]

The official opening ceremony of BookCity Bahar Isfahan took place on December 13, 2023, with the presence of Mehdi Firoozan, CEO of BookCity, Reza Amirkhani, renowned author and literary critic, and a gathering of cultural and literary figures. Held in a warm and vibrant atmosphere, the event marked the beginning of a new chapter in […]

At the heart of BookCity lies a deep commitment to preserving and advancing culture through literature, art, and education. One of its most cherished initiatives is the Flying Turtle project, a beacon of excellence in children’s and young adult literature. The Flying Turtle awards celebrate books that not only captivate young minds but also reflect the rich cultural and […]

In a ceremony held on 16th Dey 1403 (January 6, 2024) at the Khabar Online news agency, the BookCity Institute awarded its artistic Simurgh Statue to Rasoul Jafarian, a towering figure in Iranian bibliography and cultural studies. This event celebrated Jafarian’s profound contributions to scholarship and his written works, honoring a man whose life has […]

In a thought-provoking session titled “Stone from the Wall of Belief,” held at Mashhad Shahnameh BookCity on Saturday, January 6, 2024, philosopher Mostafa Malekian delved into the book “Destructive Beliefs” by Parisa Goodarzi and Mohsen Shabani. The event, co-organized by the Institute of Life Wisdom and Nekman Institute, wasn’t just a book discussion—it was a […]