Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi at the opening of Big Bad Wolf - Sharjah. SUPPLIED

The Big Bad Wolf is ongoing at the Expo Centre Sharjah for the largest book sale in the world. The book sale, which opened on Tuesday (December 19) runs until January 7. The book sale is open from 10am to 12am and entrance is free. Covering an immersive area of 4,000 sqm, the market features over 1 million books across various genres, from children's literature to science, history, and philosophy. The major literary event offers these books at up to 85 percent discount. The opening ceremony on Tuesday was graced by Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority. "We aim to commemorate intellectual creativity that contributes to the well-being of communities, enhancing the imagination and refining the taste of individuals at every conceivable opportunity. Boasting a collection of over a million books, this event brings a wealth of ideas, visions, and aspirations to readers in Sharjah and the wider UAE, establishing the exchange of ideas as a gateway to shared life experiences and the promotion of cherished values,” Sheikha Bodour said. ICA/Expat Media
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