The 45th Sharjah International Book Fair at Expo Centre Sharjah: one of the largest book fairs in the Arab world, with Arabic and Islamic publishers and a big children's programme.
Wednesday 4 – Sunday 15 November 2026
The Sharjah International Book Fair is one of the largest book fairs in the Arab world. Its 45th edition runs for twelve days at Expo Centre Sharjah in the UAE.
Families and teachers can browse Arabic-language and Islamic titles from publishers around the world. The programme also includes cultural sessions and children's workshops.
For opening hours, admission and the full programme, see the organiser's official page.
An online competition for memorising and reciting the Quran, for men and women living in Europe or the Americas. Entry is by audio recording.
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