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ASCENSION SUNDAY
Ascension Sunday is celebrated on the Sunday following Ascension Thursday, which occurs 40 days after Easter. This day commemorates the Ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven, as described in the New Testament. It is a significant event in the Christian liturgical calendar, marking the end of Jesus' earthly ministry and his exaltation to the right […]
Uganda Martyrs Day (Namugongo)
Uganda Martyrs Day, celebrated on June 3rd, honors the 22 Catholic and 23 Anglican martyrs who were killed between 1885 and 1887 by the orders of Kabaka Mwanga II, the king of Buganda. The main celebration takes place at the Uganda Martyrs Shrine in Namugongo, which is one of the largest Christian pilgrimage sites in […]