75 Anniversary of the Oriental Studies Institute at the University of Sarajevo - Promotion of New Publications by the Oriental Studies Institute

The celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Oriental Studies Institute at the University of Sarajevo began on 21 May with the promotion of two publications in the ceremonial hall of the University Rectorate.

The presented books were:

• Arabic Literature in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Translation and Critical Reception by Dr. Dželila Babović
• Sarajevan Poet Zekerija Sukerija: Literary-Theoretical Study and Selections from the Divan by Dr. Amina Šiljak-Jesenković and Dr. Madžid Mašić

The promotion was opened by the Rector of the University of Sarajevo, Prof. Dr. Tarik Zaimović, who emphasized the key role of the Oriental Institute in researching and preserving the cultural and historical heritage.

Director, Dr. Aladin Husić, reflected on past 75 years of rich history of this important scientific institution, founded on 20 May 1950.

Speakers on the books included Dr. Berin Bajrić, Prof. Dr. Mirza Sarajkić, Dr. Adnan Kadrić, and Prof. Dr. Nehrudin Rebihić. The event was moderated by Dr. Muamer Hodžić.