Religion is one of the things that builds unity among diversity and in Uganda, several religious events have always brought thousands of people even from across borders together. These are the best religious attractions in Kampala found in different spots of the city.
Namugongo Martyrs Shrine
Located along Jinja road about 12km from central Kampala is Namugongo Martyrs shrine. The shrine is popular for the martyrs who were executed here on 3rd June 1886 by the orders of Kabaka Mwanga. Namugongo is where a number of Baganda men were kept after the kabaka got to know that they got baptized. They were asked to renounce the new faith they had undertaken and 26 of the members refused to denounce. Divided among the Anglicans and Catholics, the individuals were burnt a live starting from the catholic head who was known as Charles Lwanga. In 1920, Pope Benedict XV declared blessed the 13 known catholic martyrs at Namugongo. In May 1886, 9 other catholic victims of different killings were canonized. They were finally canonized during Vatican II conference by pope Paul VI on 18th October 1964. The first reigning pope to set foot in Sub Saharan Africa was Pope Paul VI who visited and made pilgrimage to Namugongo in July 1969. From that time till now, Uganda safari tours to Namugongo Shrine have increased especially during the first week of June.
Namirembe Cathedral
Situated on Namirembe hill (one of the seven hills of Kampala) is the beautiful well architecture Anglican church. The word Namirembe is a Luganda word that means “of peace” the because the hill was popularly known as the hill of peace. Namirembe cathedral is about 2.8km from the city center. Namirembe Cathedral also known as St Paul’s Church is the biggest Anglican church in Uganda. The church has beautiful architecture and great interior with a lush environment. On a one-day Kampala city tour a tourist can attend one of the services at the church and see Sir Albert Cook and Bishop Hannington graves.
Gaddafi National Mosque
On old Kampala hill, Gaddafi mosque is a focal point for the Muslim community in Kampala. The mosque derives its name from the former Libyan leader colonial Gadhafi, it was opened and dedicated for worship by Colonial Gaddafi himself in 2008. The mosque is constructed in a beautiful and attractive way. The mosque is open to the public and those who love to witness this architecture in and out can visit the mosque.
Every destination offers choices but, on a Uganda tour, the choices are limitless no matter how long you can spend in the country.
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