TEHRAN -- The 5th Kish Book Fair, the first book fair under the 14th government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, is underway on Kish Island. 
The fair, coinciding with Ten-Day Dawn celebrations marking the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, is being held in an integrated manner, covering general, academic, children, and educational sections.  
The event aims to enhance both the quantity and quality of publications in general, children’s, and supplementary educational books.
Through an online system, publishers from across the country have been invited to participate. To facilitate visitors’ attendance, free transportation from multiple city locations to the exhibition and back has been arranged.
Each national ID number is eligible for a discount of up to 5 million rials ($6), covering 50% of book purchases. Also, publishers are offering special discounts on their books. It is expected that in the coming years, the discounts for book sales at this fair will increase.
The 5th Kish Book Fair is open daily (except Thursdays and Fridays) in two shifts. The morning session, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM, is dedicated to school students.
The general public may visit the fair from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. On Thursdays and Fridays, the fair is open from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Several programs have been organized for the event, including family tour visits, children’s illustration workshops and various competitions such as book-themed painting, reading, and storytelling in both Persian and English.
The event has been organized by the Kish Free Zone Organization in collaboration with the Cultural Affairs Deputy of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance. It will be running until February 7.