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Thousands turn out for Riyadh International Book Fair
One week literary celebration in Saudi Arabia is believed to be one of the biggest cultural festivals in the Middle East
More than 950 exhibitors and upwards of 300,000 titles are on display at the exhibition which runs until March 15.
Several best-selling books from 31 countries, are on display in the fair this year. The fair will last for one week while the exhibition will be open for public viewing from Wednesday to Friday. Saturday, Monday and Wednesday have been designated for school students
The event falls under the aegis of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah, is being organized by the MCI. IBF is the largest yearly cultural event in the Middle East.
Saudi visitors attend the Riyadh International Book Fair on March 5, 2013 in the Saudi capital. The Exhibition opened officially today and will continue until March 15. (AFP/Getty Images)n
Saudi visitors attend the Riyadh International Book Fair on March 5, 2013 in the Saudi capital. The Exhibition opened officially today and will continue until March 15. (AFP/Getty Images)
