It was in 1982 this book fair first took place and today it’s ranking 3rd place in the world. For the 36th year this book fair was inaugurated and book lovers and literature from all over the world are heading to Sharjah. Shaik Sulthan Bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi is a motivational force behind this Exhibition. Prominent NRKs such as Arif Shareef, Abdul Qadeer, BCF Dubai vice president Mr Abdul Lateef Mulki, Noel D Almeda from Konkani Saahitya Parishat, Kannada writer Irshad Moodbidri, Noor Ashfak Karkala, Multi biz trading Ismail balehonnuur, Abdul Rasheed V.K, Riyaz C.A Puttur were present as guests of honour.Ĭonvener of Shanthi book stall Abdul Salam Deralakatte recited the verses from holy Quran along with Kannada and English translation and Mr Abdul Khadar Kukkaje compered the programme.Įvery year Sharjah government organizes this International Book Fair event in November. Mutual understanding between religion will eradicate misunderstanding and promotes space for human values and this is the ultimate goal of Shanthi Prakashana,” said Abdul Salam Uppinangady. “There is no fable in Shanthi’s publications. Another title ‘Qur’anina Baduku’ was released by the president of Kannada Sangha, Sharjah Mr Sundar Raj Bekal. President of Bearys Welfare Forum-Abudhabi Mohammed Ali Uchil released ‘Enne battida Lateenu’ a book by AK Kukkila, the editor of Sanmarga Kannada weekly. Viceppresident of Bearys cultural forum (BCF), Dubai, Mr M.E Muloor released the title ‘Makkala Tarabeti Hege’. The occasion was also a platform for many book releases. In the meantime Mr sarvotham Shetty also released the new title of the book ‘Sneha samvada’. It should grow higher,” said Sarvotthama Shetty, President of Abu Dhabi Kannada Sangha. “Shanthi Prakashana is a value based publishing house.
“Shanthi Prakashana is the one and only kannada publisher out of 1650 publishers from around the world participating in this book fair and it’s a really proud moment for every NRI Kannadigas living in and outside UAE,” said Thumbay Moideen, the founder, president and Managing director of Gulf Medical college, Ajman during the inauguration of boot stall.