To mark World Book Day, celebrated globally on April 23, the King Abdulaziz Public Library in Riyadh launched the musical play “Passion” at the Riyadh Municipality Theater, kicking off a series of cultural events dedicated to the love of books and literature.
The library’s World Book Day celebrations will run through Saturday at 5:00 p.m., featuring a cultural symposium with prominent writers and literary figures. The symposium will explore themes related to books, authorship, and literary heritage.
In addition to the symposium, the library is offering a wide range of public activities to promote reading, research, and book preservation across all age groups. These include seminars, poetry readings, book discussions, and children’s programs, all designed to nurture a reading culture and support heritage preservation.
As part of its broader mission, the King Abdulaziz Public Library also translates materials on Saudi culture into multiple languages and works to document and share Western travelogues about the Kingdom, fostering a continuous exchange of knowledge and cultural understanding.
