TEHRAN – The inscription of a comment by Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei about “Tintin and Sinbad”, a book on the cultural invasion of the West, was unveiled during a ceremony on Monday some 22 years after was written.

“I have always tried to explain this story, but unfortunately, not many have believed it. Now this is good; witness this book, the narrator of the story has seen the events himself with his own eyes and has published the story of Tintin and Sinbad,” the leader wrote.

“Now it has become easier for me. I only need to give a copy of this book to all the children,” he added.

Published by Qadyani Publications, “Tintin and Sinbad” was written by Mohammad Mirkiani in 1991 for young adults. The book has been republished eleven times since then.

In this book by an Iranian author, Tintin and his friends appear and experience a new adventure in the East, where they intend to find Oriental tales to dominate, but Sinbad with his oriental-themed legends fight against the invaders.

The unveiling ceremony took place at the Islamic Revolution Publications, which is affiliated with the Institute for Preserving and Publishing Works by Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

A number of cultural figures attended the unveiling ceremony.

Photo: This combination photo shows the inscription of a comment by Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei about “Tintin and Sinbad” and the cover of the book.  

RM/YAW