Islamic Book Fair going on at Baitul Mukarram

A month-long Islamic Book Fair is going on at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque premises in the capital, starting on Saturday.

"Today is the second day of the fair. The Islamic Foundation organised it on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan," according to a press release issued Sunday.

Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain inaugurated the fair as the chief guest on Saturday afternoon, the release added.

Later, the adviser visited various stalls on the fair premises.

The book fair will remain open to the public from 12 noon to 8 pm every day.

A total of 64 stalls have been set up in this year's fair.

Various basic and research books on different subjects of Islam, including translations of the Holy Quran, Tafsir, and Hadith books are available at the fair.

Besides, a 35 per cent commission is being given on all books at the stall of the Islamic Foundation.