The Intellectual and Cultural Affairs Department of the Astan has actively participated in the 27th Baghdad International Book Fair.

This presence comes through a distinctive booth in terms of area and location, as well as the cultural and cognitive content presented to visitors.

Ammar Mashallah, deputy head of the department, said the pavilion houses more than 300 diverse works produced by the department, covering various intellectual, cultural and heritage fields.

It helps to introduce the scientific and cognitive products presented by the Astan, he stated.

One of the most prominent parts is the Nahj al-Balagha wall, which has an area of ​​over 18 square meters and includes a detailed plan to introduce the most important versions of Nahj al-Balagha and its most prominent explanations, he said, adding that the section, with an informative presentation, emphasizes the status of this enduring work and the scientific and research attention paid to it throughout history.

"Also, in this pavilion, a collection of old Najaf newspapers and magazines that have been published and printed in the city of Najaf since 1910 is on display. Among these publications are Al-Ilm, Al-I'tidal, Al-Hira and Al-Bayan and other important publications that depict part of the history of the cultural and media movement of this city.”

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He continued, "Also, a collection of the most important manuscripts of the late calligrapher Jassim Najafi is on display in the pavilion due to their artistic and heritage value. On display are also examples of exquisite works of the Alawi treasury and its calligraphy collections.”

Regarding other exquisite works displayed in the pavilion, he said it has been distinguished by the display of the Holy Quran attributed to the Commander of the Faithful (AS).

This Quran is considered one of the most important exquisite manuscripts of the Alawi treasury and has been widely welcomed by visitors to the Baghdad International Book Fair due to its religious, historical and very high heritage value, Mashallah noted.

The 27th edition of the Baghdad International Book Fair began on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 with the participation of more than 600 publishers from 28 countries and continues until September 12.

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