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Martyr's Day (Uganda)
Martyrs' Day in Uganda commemorates the execution of 45 Christian converts, known as the Ugandan Martyrs, between 1885 and 1887 by order of King Mwanga II of Buganda. This solemn occasion has grown into one of the largest religious pilgrimages in Africa, drawing millions of faithful from across the continent.