An international seminar on the event of Karbala will begin today, May 20, in the city of Sivas in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey.

Ahlul Bayt News Agency (ABNA.ir), The seminar will discuss different aspects of the vent of Karbala and the lofty character of Imam Hussein (AS).

Seven Iranian scholars will be present at the four-day seminar which is organized by the Jumhuriat University. Scholars and writers from Turkey and other Islamic countries will also percolate at the event.

The Iranian Cultural Center in Turkey has announced that it is ready to contribute to the seminar, a move welcomed by the organizers.

The international seminar on the event of Karbala will conclude on Sunday, May 23.

Imam Hussein (AS) and his 72 faithful companions were martyred in Karbala on the day of Ashura in the year 61 after Hijra (680 A.D.)