The Jaya Pirith Chanting organized by the Defence Ministry will commence this evening at the BMICH under the participation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. 1,000 Buddhist monks from all around the country will participate in this jaya pirith chanting. This will be held under strict health guidelines to invoke blessings for the people of the country and the war heroes who sacrificed their lives to save the country. Family members of martyred war heroes and war heroes injured in the battlefield were also invited to participate in this Jaya Pirith Chanting ceremony.