7sleepersmusic'The story of the booth begins decades earlier with Ahmad Zereeni, better known among locals as “Abu Abed.” In the 1950s and 60s, Zereeni roamed the streets of Irbid—and sometimes even Jerusalem—selling newspapers and books by hand. His love of literature and tireless dedication eventually led him to set up a fixed book booth in Irbid’s centre.' 📖 👍 😁 #Books #Literature #Irbid #Jordan #MiddleEast #Culture https://jordantimes.com/news/local/legacy-words-irbids-iconic-book-booth-keeps-turning-pages
Legacy of words: Irbid’s iconic book booth keeps turning pages
IRBID — In a quiet corner of downtown Irbid, a modest wooden booth brimming with books has stood as a silent witness to generations of readers, thinkers, and dreamers. Established in 1979, the iconic book booth—considered the oldest in Irbid according to the municipality—has become a cultural landmark, connecting the past with the present through the simple power of reading.