The National Day for Prayers, Peace and Unity ahead of the August 11 General elections is underway at the Showgrounds in Lusaka.
The campaign leading to the elections have been characterised with political violence between the two leading political parties – PF and UPND.
The Interdenomination prayers which started at 2pm are being graced by President Lungu, the main opposition UPND is being represented by its Vice president for Politics Canisius Banda.
First president Kenneth Kaunda is also attending the event.
Others in attendance include leader of the faction of MMD Felix Mutati, Traditional Leaders and Members of the Diplomatic Corp.
Zambia goes to the polls on August 11, 2016.