Imam’s works which contain treasure of mysticism and spirituality, have remained appealing for followers of all divine religions and have been widely displayed at various book exhibitions across various parts of the world.
These works are also widely welcomed at domestic fairs and international exhibitions around the globe. The works are increasing popular among scholars, research fellows and masses by passage of times.
It is noteworthy that the opening ceremony of the book fair was held on April 29 at 10:00 am local time (0530 GMT) at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Prayer Grounds (Mosalla).
The book fair is held annually as a social and cultural phenomenon with book displays, panel discussions and publishing deals.
The fair is considered the most significant event of its kind in Asia and the Middle East and a major venue for publishers and book lovers to exchange opinions and experiences.
Imam Khomeini’s works were widely welcomed at previous international book exhibitions held across in and other counties over the past few years.
Imam has left several works on jurisprudence, Hadith, Quranic interpretation, philosophy and mysticism.
The institute for compilation and publications of Imam Khomeini's works played vital role in promoting dynamic works, speeches and messages of the founder of the Islamic Republic over the past few years.
The institute started working to introduce Imam Khomeini's ideas since 1996, doing researches about the different dimensions of Imam's life and notions inside and outside of the country and training the researchers on this field.
Concerning the significance of the standing of international domain in international and transnational relations and the inclusive gamut of the lofty thoughts of Imam Khomeini, the International Affairs Department of the Institute for Compilation and Publication of Imam Khomeini’s Works in line with the goals and overall policies of the institute assumes the responsibility to disseminate and promulgate the values and aspirations of Imam Khomeini beyond the borders of the country and its international dimensions.
A large number of Imam’s books in audio and a comprehensive movie about his biography and events are also among the multimedia items appealing to and attracting the visitors.
The international department of the institute has designed and presented several works of Imam Khomeini, the great religious and spiritual leader of Muslim world, in form of multimedia CDs and digital productions in English, Urdu, Arabic and several other languages.
It is noteworthy that several of Imam Khomeini’s works have been translated into dozens of languages over the some past few years.
The 34th edition of the Tehran international book fair was closed on May 30, which has brought together international and Iranian publishers.