Islamic Revolution Leader inspects 23rd Tehran Int'l Book Fair

1389/02/23-08:30

Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei inspected the 23^rd Tehran International Book Fair early morning Wednesday and talked with publishers and authors about latest developments in the market as well as debut penned publications or translations.

Ayatollah Khamenei expressed pleasure with the handling of the major cultural event.

The IR Leader considered reading as a primary activity in daily life, adding that once an individual reckons with the conviction, nothing might afford to take its.

Ayatollah Khamenei urged for an expansion in edition of publication, adding that the society must keep company with books.

Ayatollah Khamenei arrived in the main veranda of the grand mosque at 10 o'clock sharp and then paid a three-hour inspection to pavilions set up in the area.

The IR Leader was accompanied by Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Sayyid Muhammad Husseini, President of Tehran Book Fair, Mohsen Parviz, acting president, Ehsanollah Hojati and other directors and executives of the major Iranian event.