On February 1, each year, Rwandans across the country celebrate Heroes Day. In Kigali, yesterday, senior government and military officials as well as families of the fallen heroes, converged at the National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera to pay tribute to the country's heroes.

Below are the pictures from the ceremony. 

(L-R)  Chief justice Sam Rugege, president of the deputy chamber Donatile Mikabalisa and Prime Minister arriving at the National Heroes’ Mausoleum in Remera for heroes day celebration. Nadege Imbabazi

(L-R)  Chief justice Sam Rugege greets IGP Dan Munyuza as Minister of Defenc Major General Albert Murasira (C) looks on.

(L-R) The minister of sport and culture Esperance Nyirasafari, president of the senate Bernard Makuza, Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and Chancellor of CHENO, Pierre-Damien Habumuremyi chat after the ceremony yesterday.

The Head of diplomats in Rwanda Jenny Ohlsson - Swedish ambassador to Rwanda - lays a wreath at the National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera.

Major General Fred Gisa Rwigema’s family lays a wreath on his grave yesterday.

Micheal Rwagasana’s family lays a wreath on his grave yesterday.

Mutara lll Rudahigwa’s family lays a wreath on his grave yesterday.

Army band.