From Uganda-
Thousands of pilgrims have started trekking to Namugongo the place where Christians and Muslims were killed for their religion. The annual vent which has developed into an International pilgrimage is marked on June 3, a public holiday in Uganda.
Pilgrims come from around East Africa, Sudan, the DR Congo, South Africa and Nigeria, among many countries. Scores more come from Europe, the US and Asia..
According to Monsignor Dr David Kyeyune, the episcopal vicar for the promotion of devotion to Uganda Martyrs, some of the pilgrims started walking a week ago.
'Pilgrims from other parts of the world like Germany, America, Britain Nigeria, Congo, Burundi and Tanzania have already started coming in,'' said Monsignor Kyeyune. He added that many more others pilgrims are walking to the shrine but their number is not known.
Celebrations are held both at the Anglican and Catholic shrines. At the Catholic shrine, the celebration will be led by Arua Diocese while at the Anglican Shrine, Namirembe Diocese will lead under the theme is "And look I am with you always to the end of time.''
http://www.busiweek.com/11/travel/general-/1081-pilgrims-flock-to-uganda-martyrs-basilica-
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