Persian: A Living Pulse at the Heart of Pakistan’s Cultural Heritage H.E. Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Iran, visited Central BookCity on Tuesday, 29 July 2026, for discussions on expanding cultural diplomacy and strengthening literary ties between the two neighbouring countries. During the visit, senior representatives of BookCity and […]

Turkish Ambassador Visits Central BookCity to Expand Cultural Cooperation H.E. Dr. Hicabi Kırlangıç, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Iran, visited Central BookCity in Tehran for discussions on expanding cultural exchange and exploring new opportunities for long-term cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. Hosted by senior representatives of the BookCity Institute, the meeting highlighted […]

A launch and discussion of *Women on Wheels* by April Streeter, translated into Persian by Mahsa Jazibi, was held at Central BookCity on Saturday evening, 18 July 2026. Organised in collaboration with Amoozeh Publishing, the event featured sociologist Najmeh Vahedi, cycle traveller Sara Rouhollahi, and the book’s translator, Mahsa Jazibi. Many participants arrived by bicycle […]

A launch for a new compact edition of Rumi’s Masnavi, edited by Dr Mohammad Ali Movahed, was held at Niavaran BookCity on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, drawing an enthusiastic audience. At the literary event, Movahed argued that a precise and profound understanding of the Masnavi requires a close reading of the Maqalat-e Shams (Discourses of […]

To mark Omar Khayyam Commemoration Day, Central BookCity hosted “The Dialectic of Sorrow and Joy: Khayyam’s Model for Resilience in Personal Crises,” attended by readers interested in literature and ideas. Speaker Mohsen Masoudian offered an overview of Omar Khayyam’s scientific and literary life and considered the renowned poet and scientist’s place in the history of […]

As part of events commemorating Omar Khayyam, Central BookCity’s children’s section hosted “A Star from Nishapur (Khayyam)” on 18 May 2026 (28 Ordibehesht 1405). Attended by thirty children, the interactive programme used puppetry and storytelling to present the life and achievements of the celebrated Iranian mathematician, astronomer and poet. Performed by puppeteers and storytellers Mozhgan […]

Shahnameh scholar and actor Mohammadreza Farzam led a workshop exploring why Ferdowsi’s epic still matters, linking its myths and characters to contemporary experience and ending with a reading of the Simorgh’s third feather as a metaphor for hope and cultural continuity in Iran.

As part of events marking Ferdowsi Commemoration Day and celebrating Persian language and literature, Central BookCity hosted an analytical session entitled “War and Negotiation in the Shahnameh,” featuring Dr Nasrin Faqih Malek-Marzban. Faqih Malek-Marzban, professor of Persian language and literature and a faculty member at Alzahra University, offered an in-depth examination of war and peace […]

Central BookCity marked Ferdowsi Commemoration Day with a performance by Elaheh Tajik introducing children to naqqali, Iran’s traditional form of dramatic storytelling. Drawing on the *Shahnameh*, she narrated episodes involving Rostam, Tahmineh and Siavash while inviting young listeners into the performance.

The latest titles in the Brain Club series from Mehrsa Publishing—an Iranian publisher specialising in educational books on the brain and cognition—were launched at Central BookCity in the presence of readers, researchers and members of the production team. The five books presented at the event were My Brain’s Medications, My Child’s Brain, Brain Club 7, […]

Leila Kafashzadeh brought the Iranian folktale *Namaki* to life at Central BookCity through handmade characters, sensory storytelling and conversation. The inclusive session invited children—including two deaf participants—to explore regional variations of the tale and engage directly with its imagined world.

The second in a series of read-aloud sessions by the “Forty Stories, Forty Homes” group was held at Central BookCity, centring on Maurice Druon’s enduring children’s classic Tistou of the Green Thumbs. A creatively designed interactive activity brought the story’s messages of peace, beauty and individual responsibility into a shared experience for participants. What distinguished […]

BookCity readers and visitors are advised that branch opening arrangements for the third week of Tir 1405 will be as follows: Tehran branches will be closed on Saturday, 4 July (13 Tir), and Sunday, 5 July (14 Tir). All BookCity branches nationwide will be closed on Monday, 6 July (15 Tir), in line with the […]

On Saturday, 20 June 2026 (30 Khordad 1405), Ilam BookCity welcomed Abdoljabbar Kakaei, a prominent contemporary Iranian poet. The cultural event drew a substantial audience of readers and literature enthusiasts. The programme had two main parts. The first was a talk and discussion entitled “Rumi and the Life of People Today,” in which Kakaei shared […]

Alef BookCity hosted the cultural event “In Search of Meaning,” with Mehdi Firouzan and Zeinab Aghazamani, representing the Zama reading group. The session centred on the search for meaning and authenticity in contemporary life. The opening discussion considered the contrast between materialist outlooks in the West and meaning-oriented traditions in the East, with their sense […]

Children and families joined storyteller and child facilitator Hamzeh Khoshbakht at Darya BookCity for stories, poetry, songs, group games and crafts designed to nurture reading, imagination and children’s creative and social skills.

On 11 June 2026 (21 Khordad 1405), Amol BookCity hosted an introduction and discussion of Letters of Apology with Bardia Zolfaghari, the book’s writer and translator. The session introduced the book and examined how it had taken shape and been written, while also marking the launch of the young author’s first work. Zolfaghari was once […]

The launch ceremony for Homeland in Artistic Creation, written by Mehdi Asadzadeh, was held at Kashan BookCity on the evening of Monday, 15 June 2026 (25 Khordad 1405). The event brought together members of Kashan’s cultural and artistic community. Dr Abbas Akbari, professor of architecture and art at the University of Kashan, and Dr Mahdieh […]