Tehran International Book Fair is staged in Tehran in May on an annual basis. The first edition of the international cultural event was held in 1988 with 16 thousands titles of book on show. The cultural event has turned into a landmark momentous book fair in the Middle East and Asia after 34 editions in a row. Millions of visitors visit the fair every year including thousands of university students scholars and their families. The event currently serves as the most significant cultural event in Iran.