Lubiri Memorial Day is observed in Buganda, a traditional kingdom in present-day Uganda, every May 24. This day commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Mengo Hill in 1966, during which the royal compound of the king of Buganda was destroyed. The conflict arose when Prime Minister Milton Obote launched a military attack on Lubiri, the palace of Kabaka Mutesa II, leading to Mutesa's exile and the loss of Buganda's autonomy. The day is marked with remembrance ceremonies attended by local politicians and representatives of the Ugandan central government. During these observances, Bugandan politicians emphasize the importance of preserving Buganda’s cultural identity and advocate for peaceful coexistence with other traditional kingdoms and the Ugandan government.