Announcement of Book Week Programs in Markazi Province / Book Promoters and Servants to be Honored

Ali Izadi, in an interview with the correspondent of Iran’s Book News Agency (IBNA) in Arak, referring to the Book Week programs in this province, stated: We should not consider a book merely as a written memory, but rather a book is also a mirror of our cultural life. In the 33rd Book Week of the Islamic Republic of Iran, we will strive to facilitate the entry of books into the administrative, educational, ceremonial, and artistic fabric of the province’s life.

Izadi, referring to the holding of ‘National Hero Day’ concurrently nationwide and the unveiling of the book ‘Endorsement of the Supreme Leader’, stated: This program is a manifestation of respect for cultural heroes and a re-examination of the book’s role in national narrative creation.

The Director General of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Markazi Province also announced the holding of book unveiling and review ceremonies in the offices of subordinate counties, saying: When a book is present in the administrative space, cultural dialogue shifts from the periphery to the core of decision-making. These ceremonies are an opportunity to hear the voices of authors within the province’s executive framework.

He also referred to the holding of meetings related to reading events in the province’s cultural and artistic centers, adding: These meetings provide a platform for local dialogue about books, and we hope that the experience of reading in these gatherings will turn into a collective and lasting experience.

Izadi announced the preparation of a program to honor publishers, authors, promoters, servants, and activists in the field of books and reading, stating: This program is a tribute to those who have kept the lamp of culture burning on difficult paths; individuals who have not only produced books but also promoted them.

According to him, the holding of book exhibitions in various counties of Markazi province is also among the other programs of this general directorate during the 33rd Book Week.

The Director General of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Markazi Province also announced the implementation of a book donation plan to schools, cultural associations, educational centers, and reading promoters, adding: This action is an important step towards cultural justice and expanding access to written resources throughout the province.

Izadi, referring to the holding of poetry evenings on the topic of books and reading in the provincial capital and subordinate counties, stated: Poetry is considered one of the main pillars of a book, and by holding poetry evenings and nights, we strive to take a step towards recreating books in the lived language of the people.

He emphasized: We hope that with the implementation of these programs, the 33rd Book Week in Markazi Province will become a lasting experience and a starting point for emphasizing the presence of books as a primary necessity in the fabric of life.

The 33rd Book Week of the Islamic Republic of Iran, with the slogan ‘Read for Iran’, will be held from November 14 to 20, 2025.