• Launch Event – The 47th Islamic Book Fair was inaugurated on April 21, 2025, under the theme "Towards a Civilizational Awareness."
• Cultural Importance – The Islamic Book Fair featured speeches highlighting reading, Islamic heritage, and Kuwait’s designation as the Capital of Arab Culture.
• Large Participation – The Islamic Book Fair attracted authors, scholars, diplomats, and students, reinforcing its global significance.
• Engaging Activities – The Islamic Book Fair hosted competitions, forums, and discussions fostering intellectual and cultural exchange.
• Forum Theme: A literary forum at the Islamic Book Fair explore poetry and literature’s role in shaping civilizational awareness.
• Distinguished Speakers – The Islamic Book Fair welcomed experts like Dr. Saad Maslooh, Dr. Muhammad Hassan Al-Tayyeb, and Talal Al-Aamer, who provided insights into language, rhetoric, and Islamic literature.
• Cultural Revival – The Islamic Book Fair emphasizes poetry and literature as tools for preserving Islamic identity and heritage.
• Event Details – The Islamic Book Fair's literary forum is scheduled for April 23 at 8 PM at the Social Reform Society’s auditorium in Al-Rawda, open to all.
• Broader Fair Activities – The Islamic Book Fair continues until May 3, featuring daily literary and cultural events promoting intellectual dialogue.

On Monday morning, Shawwal 23, 1446 AH / April 21, 2025, the 47th Islamic Book Fair was inaugurated under the slogan "Towards a Civilizational Awareness."

This event is organized by the Social Reform Society at its headquarters in the Al-Rawda area, under the generous patronage of the Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Abdul Rahman Al-Mutairi. The opening was attended by Dr. Khaled  Al-Mathkur Al- Al-Mathkur, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Social Reform Society, along with several board members and a distinguished crowd of those interested in cultural and religious affairs.

The fair was honored by the presence of the Deputy Qatari Ambassador Ali bin Abdullah Zaid Al-Mahmoud, Turkish Ambassador Tuba Nur Sönmez, and a number of political, cultural, and religious leaders, in addition to participating authors and publishing houses.

The opening conference began with a speech by Saham Al-Dawwas Al-Azmi, Director of the National Library and representative of the Minister of Information, who emphasized the importance of reading and culture, praised the efforts of the Social Reform Society  in spreading culture and awareness, and its commitment to preserving the Arab and Islamic identity through the Islamic Book Fair that it organizes each year. She expressed her happiness that this fair coincides with Kuwait being chosen as the Capital of Arab Culture.

In her speech, Al-Azmi expressed gratitude and appreciation to His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may Allah protect him, the Minister of Information, and the gentlemen responsible for the fair, as well as the esteemed attendees.

In his speech, Dr. Khaled Al- Al-Mathkur, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Social Reform Society , expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may Allah protect him, the Minister of Information and Culture and his representative at the opening ceremony, and the participating gentlemen, attendees, and visitors from all over the world.

Dr.  Al-Mathkur emphasized the importance of conscious reading and Islamic culture, stating that the Islamic Book Fair is not just an annual event; rather, it is a means to spread moderate thought and a message to support culture and preserve our Arab and Islamic identity. He noted that the Social Reform Society  has taken this mission upon itself for the 47th consecutive year and will continue its efforts alongside the State of Kuwait as the Capital of Arab Culture, engaging those interested in knowledge and awareness throughout the Arab and Islamic world.

The 47th Islamic Book Fair commenced its activities with an unprecedented public turnout, as students from schools and universities, along with those interested in Islamic and Arab culture, intellectuals, and literary figures flocked to the fair, along with widespread participation from authors and publishing houses from around the world to witness this distinguished annual cultural event that unites knowledge and faith, and identity.

 The International Islamic Charitable Organization Participates in the 47th Islamic Book Fair  

As part of its ongoing efforts to spread awareness and knowledge and to promote a culture of charitable work, the International Islamic Charitable Organization is participating in the 47th Islamic Book Fair, organized by the Social Reform Society at its headquarters in the Al-Rawda area. The fair will take place from April 21 to May 3, 2025, under the slogan "Towards a Civilizational Awareness," with participation from a selection of publishing houses and official entities from within and outside Kuwait.

The organization is represented at the fair by the International Center for Studies on Charitable Work through a special booth (Booth 31), where it showcases its most significant intellectual and research publications addressing issues of charitable work and human development. This is part of its efforts to deepen community awareness of the role of charitable work in advancing societies and emphasizing the organization’s practices based on established scientific and methodological principles and studied experiences.

 Islamic Book Fair Continues Its Activities on the First Day   

The "Islamic Book Fair," organized by the Social Reform Society, continued its activities in its 47th edition under the slogan "Towards Cultural Awareness" at the association's headquarters in the Al-Rawda area. During the evening of the fair, many visitors flocked to the event, which featured a variety of activities organized by the fair's coordinators. Among these activities was the "Genius Challenge" competition, which kicked off its first round on the fair's opening night, Monday, April 21. It consisted of 8 teams divided into two phases. The first phase included 4 teams: "The Distinguished," "The Elite," "Youth of the Call," and "The Merengi." The competition was managed and judged by Mohammad Al-Shammari, an expert in organizing competitions, and included 20 questions covering the Quran, the Sunnah, history, geography, Islamic culture, medicine, and the animal and plant world. The first phase ended with the victory of "The Distinguished" team, which scored 4 points more than "Youth of the Call," 6 points more than "The Elite," and 7 points more than "The Merengi."

In the same context, the second phase of the first round of the competition comprised 4 other teams: "The Stars," "Abu Ashma," "Uthman ibn Affan," and "The Kamali." This phase also consisted of 20 questions; however, the questions in this phase were considered somewhat challenging by the audience. After fierce competition lasting over 20 minutes, the phase concluded with "The Stars" team winning by 3 points over "Abu Ashma" and "The Kamali" teams, and 7 points over "Uthman ibn Affan."

Thus, "The Distinguished" team (in the first phase) and "The Stars" team (in the second phase) advanced to the semi-final round, and the competition attracted significant interaction among social media followers and attendees at the fair. The activities of the 47th Islamic Book Fair are scheduled to continue daily until they conclude on Saturday, May 3.

 Events on the Second Day of the 47th Islamic Book Fair  

The 47th Islamic Book Fair, organized by the Social Reform Society  at its headquarters in the Al-Rawda area, continued its activities under the slogan "Towards Cultural Awareness," with the generous sponsorship of the Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi. On the second day of the fair (April 22), there was a noticeable increase in activities, which began with the "Prophetic Biography Competition," organized by the Islamic Education Guidance in the Hawalli area, with the participation of 8 schools. This competition included a variety of questions about religion and the Prophetic biography, concluding with the honoring of the participating students and encouraging them to seek knowledge and to embrace their Islamic and Arab identity.

Meanwhile, the evening period of the fair continued the "Genius Challenge" competition that had started the previous day. The challenge consisted of 8 teams divided into two phases, with the first phase featuring 4 teams: "The Happiness," "The Ansar," "The Elite," and "The Farooq." Mohammad Al-Shammari managed and judged this cultural competition, which included 20 questions on the Quran, the Sunnah, history, geography, Islamic culture, medicine, and the animal and plant world. The first phase ended with "The Ansar" team winning.

In the same context, the second phase of the second round of the competition consisted of 4 other teams: "The Family," "The Kings," "The Chosen One," and "The Rest Area." This phase also included 20 questions, and after a challenge characterized by competitive spirit lasting over 30 minutes, "The Chosen One" team emerged victorious over the other participating teams.

Thus, the teams "Al-Ansar" (in the first stage) and "Al-Mukhtar" (in the second stage) advanced to the semi-finals, and the competition received significant interaction from the attendees and followers on social media platforms.

Additionally, the "Challenge of Geniuses" competition will continue tomorrow, Wednesday, April 23, along with a literary forum on "The Role of Poetry and Literature in Civilizational Awareness," attended by Dr. Saad Maslooh (Sheikh of Linguists) and Dr. Muhammad Hassan Al-Tayyeb (Sheikh of Rhetoricians), as well as the Kuwaiti writer and literary figure Talal Al-Aamer.

The activities of the 47th Islamic Book Fair are scheduled to continue daily until the end of its events on Saturday, May 3.

The Literary Forum of the Islamic Book Fair... Figures in Rhetoric Speak

Under the title "The Role of Poetry and Literature in Civilizational Awareness," the 47th Islamic Book Fair organizes a literary forum to enhance the role of literature and poetry in forming the civilizational awareness of nations and peoples, especially given that the Islamic nation is in urgent need of reshaping its civilizational awareness on foundations based on its cultural and religious identity. Poetry and literature are considered among the most important tools for this awakening, due to their capacity to revive heritage, instill values, and stir the collective spirit.

The Islamic Book Fair, organized by the Social Reform Society at its headquarters in Al-Rawda, has entrusted this forum to three distinguished figures in Arabic language, poetry, and Islamic literature: Prof. Dr. Saad Maslooh, known as "the Sheikh of Contemporary Linguists," is a prominent Egyptian writer, university professor, and creative poet who has managed to combine authenticity and modernity, and he has many publications in heritage, translation, and modern linguistic studies. Dr. Maslooh also received the Sheikh Zayed Book Award in translation in 2009.

Among the notable figures participating in this forum is Dr. Muhammad Hassan Al-Tayyeb, known as "the Sheikh of Rhetoricians," a Syrian linguistic scholar, university professor, investigator, and correspondent member of the Arabic Language Academy in Damascus, in addition to being a member of the International Association for Islamic Literature and a member of the scientific council of the Doha Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language.

Due to the importance of literature and poetry in advocacy, rhetoric, and preserving Islamic identity, the Kuwaiti preacher and speaker Talal Al-Aamer will also participate in this forum. He is known as an eloquent orator and a fluent writer, regarded as one of the most prominent preachers who combine knowledge and eloquence. Due to his strong interest in the field of Islamic literature, he authored "The Kuwaiti Diwan in Praise of the Prophet," collecting poems from 15 Kuwaiti poets in praise of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This diwan is considered one of the significant literary works shedding light on the art of praise in Kuwait.

The literary forum is scheduled to take place at 8 PM on Wednesday, April 23, at the auditorium of the Social Reform Society in Al-Rawda, with attendance open to both men and women.

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Events of the Second Day of the 47th Islamic Book Fair

The 47th Islamic Book Fair, organized by the Social Reform Society at its headquarters in the Al-Rawda area, continued its activities under the slogan "Toward Civilizational Awareness," with generous patronage from the Minister of Information, Culture, and State Minister for Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi.

The second day of the fair (April 22) witnessed a notable increase in its activities, which began with the "Prophetic Biography Competition" organized by the Islamic Education Guidance in Hawalli, with participation from 8 schools. The competition included a variety of questions about religion and the prophetic biography, and concluded with the honoring of the participating students and encouraging them to seek knowledge, explore, and hold on to their Islamic and Arabic identity.

While the evening period of the exhibition continued, the "Challenge of Geniuses" competition, which began yesterday, was held. The challenge consisted of 8 teams divided into two phases. The first phase began with 4 teams: "Al-Saadah," "Al-Ansar," "Al-Nukhbah," and "Al-Farooq." Mohammed Al-Shammari, a specialist in preparing and organizing competitions, managed and judged the cultural competition, which comprised 20 questions covering the Quran, the Sunnah, history, geography, legal culture, medicine, and the animal and plant worlds. The first phase concluded with the victory of "Al-Ansar" team.

In the same context, the second phase of the second round of the competition involved another 4 teams: "Al-Ahel," "Al-Muluk," "Al-Mukhtar," and "Al-Istiraha." This phase also included 20 questions. After a contest filled with competitive spirit that lasted more than 30 minutes, the "Al-Mukhtar" team emerged victorious over the other participating teams.

Thus, the "Al-Ansar" team (in the first phase) and the "Al-Mukhtar" team (in the second phase) advanced to the semi-finals, and the competition received significant interaction from the audience and followers on social media platforms.

Moreover, the "Challenge of Geniuses" competition will continue tomorrow, Wednesday, April 23, in addition to holding a literary forum on "The Role of Poetry and Literature in Cultural Awareness" with the presence of Dr. Saad Muslih (Sheikh of Linguists) and Dr. Mohammed Hossan Al-Tayar (Sheikh of Rhetoricians), along with the Kuwaiti writer and novelist Talal Al-Amer.

The activities of the 47th Islamic Book Fair are scheduled to continue daily until the conclusion of its events on Saturday, May 3.

For the third consecutive day... Increased attendance and remarkable interaction at the 47th Islamic Book Fair

In a vibrant cultural scene that combines the spirit of faith and authenticity of knowledge, the 47th Islamic Book Fair continues its activities for the third consecutive day, since its launch on the morning of Monday, April 21, amid notable public attendance and wide participation from educational bodies, publishing houses, and a array of thinkers, intellectuals, and those interested in Islamic cultural affairs.

Training Course for Islamic Education Teachers

The fair began its third day by organizing a specialized training course entitled "Cultural Formation for Islamic Education Teachers," presented by Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Kandari from the Guidance Administration in the Ministry of Education. The course aims to develop cultural skills among Islamic education teachers, providing them with the necessary knowledge and methodological tools to build a comprehensive cultural awareness that stems from Islamic fundamentals and interacts with the contemporary era.

The course addressed the important role of teachers in instilling authentic Islamic values and concepts, and how to employ culture as an effective educational lever that contributes to building a generation that adheres to its identity while being open to the knowledge of science with a critical and conscious spirit. A collection of sources and references that teachers can refer to for systematically and balanced enriching their cultural stock was also presented.

Student Competition... With a Joyful Spirit

Among the most prominent events of the third day was the "Islamic Education Guidance Competition for the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Educational Area," which involved 8 schools: Al-Jahra Private School, Algeria Secondary School, Al-Qayrawan, Al-Saiygh, Um Al-Banin, Al-Salibia, Rehana bint Zaid, and Doha.

The competition included a variety of axes combining religious information, prophetic biography, and ethical situations, in addition to interactive kinetic activities that instilled in the students a spirit of enthusiasm and teamwork.

The competition witnessed significant interaction among the students, where an atmosphere of honorable competition and collective joy prevailed, reflecting the importance of linking religious knowledge with modern educational methods that engage students in the educational process and nurture their spirit of self-learning.

Arabic Calligraphy: Art and Identity 

In another corner of the exhibition, there was a workshop on Arabic calligraphy presented by the renowned calligrapher Hussein Al-Sari, representing "Al-Sari Art for Publishing and Distribution." This workshop was one of the prominent artistic stations on the third day and targeted school students visiting the exhibition, providing them with a hands-on experience in dealing with Arabic calligraphy by allowing them to write their names or selected phrases on various gifts that carried a personal and aesthetic touch. 

The workshop aimed to strengthen the students' connection to this ancient Islamic art and link them to the aesthetics of Arabic writing, which is one of the most significant manifestations of Islamic and artistic identity, through which the pages of civilization were woven. 

Public Attendance 

Since its opening, the 47th Islamic Book Fair has witnessed an increasing public turnout, as crowds of school and university students, pioneers of Islamic thought and culture, in addition to a select group of writers, intellectuals, and researchers, have flocked to the event. There has also been active participation from publishing houses and educational institutions both from within Kuwait and abroad. 

This year, the fair is distinguished by unprecedented momentum in its activities and a rich variety in its cultural and educational programs that target various age groups and intellectual interests, in a diligent effort to reinforce Islamic identity and highlight the authenticity of Arab culture in a modern knowledge framework that meets the aspirations of generations. 

It represents one of the most important annual cultural events in Kuwait, carrying intellectual, educational, and advocacy dimensions that contribute to linking society to its civilizational roots and enhancing its awareness of its cognitive and spiritual issues amidst rapid changes and increasing challenges. 

It is worth noting that the 47th Islamic Book Fair, organized by the Social Reform Society  at its headquarters in the Al-Rawda area under the slogan "Towards Civilizational Awareness," is held under the generous patronage of the Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdul Rahman Al-Mutairi. The fair opened its doors from April 21 to May 3, 2025, with participation from over 120 entities and publishing houses, including international participations from Gulf countries, the Levant, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, Turkey, Maghreb countries, as well as publishing houses from European countries.