Inauguration of the 47th Islamic Book Fair

Dr. Khaled Mathkor Al-Mathkor, the president of the Social Reform Society, confirmed that the events of the Islamic Book Fair in its 47th edition will commence, God willing, tomorrow, Monday, April 21, 2025, at the headquarters of the Social Reform Society in the Al-Rawda area, under the generous auspices of His Excellency the Minister of Information, Abdulrahman Badah Al-Mutairi. He noted that the fair will continue until May 3, 2025.

A Cultural Event with a Civilizational Role

In a press statement on this occasion, Dr. Al-Mathkor stated that the Islamic Book Fair, organized by the society for nearly half a century, has evolved from being merely a cultural event to becoming a comprehensive civilizational platform that affirms the role of culture in building an aware individual and a civil society, embodying the message of the Social Reform Society in promoting thought, knowledge, and human values.

International Participation

He explained that this year’s slogan, “Towards a Civilizational Awareness,” reflects the society's commitment to enhancing human awareness, mentioning that the fair will witness the participation of more than 120 publishing houses from various Arab, Gulf, and European countries. This gives the event an international dimension, further solidifying its status as a prominent cultural gathering in Kuwait and the region.

Governmental and Community Support

Dr. Al-Mathkor praised the significant support provided by the Ministry of Information, under the leadership of His Excellency Minister Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, and also appreciated the cooperation from the Ministry of Education and various volunteer bodies. He emphasized that this collaboration has resulted in a distinguished and exceptional edition of the fair this year.

Diverse Activities for All Audiences

He added: “We have made sure that the activities of the fair cater to various segments of society by dedicating educational morning programs for school students in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, qualitative knowledge competitions, and cultural workshops, in addition to intellectual seminars featuring a select group of thinkers and professors.”

A Special Focus on Children

Dr. Al-Mathkor also indicated a special focus on the children’s segment, offering dedicated sections for children’s books and literature, along with educational and recreational activities to foster a love for reading and knowledge in the new generation. Additionally, the fair will host major cultural competitions, such as the Cultural Impact Competition and Genius Challenge, contributing to building a solid knowledge culture in society.

Kuwait as a Cultural Beacon

Dr. Al-Mathkor concluded his statement by affirming that the 47th Islamic Book Fair highlights Kuwait's role as a beacon of culture and science. He emphasized that the Social Reform Society remains committed to delivering cultural initiatives that honor the nation’s stature and support the goals of civilizational and humanitarian renaissance.