The organisers of the annual Mogadishu International book fair have confirmed that the event will be held on August.
Over 30 authors and 300 books by Somalis were displayed at first historic annual event on May last year.
High profile dignitaries are expected to grace the occasion according to organisers.
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud who in person attended the event and purchased some books described it as recipe for the return of peace and security in Somalia.
Already #MIB216 is trending in Somalia and across the region among the social media users.
The event is expected to attract more authors this year.
It’s official! #MIBF2016 will be held on 17,18,19 of August.
Carwada Buuggaagta ee Muqdisho waxaa la qabanayaa, Agoosto 17,18 & 19 is’A.
— Mogadishu Book Fair (@MogBF) May 8, 2016
#MIB216 confirmed Mogadishu International book fair will be on 17-19th August see you there Insha Allah @M_Diini@HussienM12@HAliGesey
— Mohammed Kahiye (@MKahiye) May 8, 2016
It’s official. This year’s Mogadishu Int’l book fair will be held on August 17, 18 and 19 insha Allah. #MIBF2016. https://t.co/a4zQ5aodUY
— Mohamed Diini (@M_Diini) May 8, 2016
Good news: #MIBF2016 will be held on 17,18,19 of August @MogBF @MKahiye @M_Diini @IlwadElman @HarunMaruf Many thanks bro Diini
— Hussein Mohamed (@HussienM12) May 8, 2016
