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Namugongo Martyrs Shrine
Namugongo Martyrs Shrine in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, marks the historic execution ground where 32 young Christian pages of King Mwanga II were burned alive on June 3, 1886. Known globally as a major pilgrimage site where millions gather annually, the grounds harbor intense spiritual weight, with visitor accounts of phantom hymn singing, burning scents, and visions of martyrs amidst the sacred lake.