In Mongolia on Saturday, on the second of November, the 862th anniversary of the birth of Genghis Khan and the pride of Mongolia are celebrated.
According to Montsame, by decree of the President of Mongolia No. 4 of January 9, 2012, the date of birth of Genghis Khan was defined as the first day of the winter month by the Mongol lunar calendar. This day is annually celebrated in the country as the pride of Mongolia.
The ceremony of veneration of the state flag and the provision of honors are planned by the statue of Genghis Khan on the main square of the capital.
On this day, the president of the country awards the highest state award – the Order of Genghis Khaan for the outstanding and special merits of citizens in strengthening independence, sovereignty and national unity of the country, a deep study of the traditions of statehood, history and culture, transfer them to the next generation and popularize their In the world.
This Higher State Award is also traditionally awarded by state, public figures and citizens of foreign countries who have made a real contribution to strengthening the unity and prosperity of the nation, peace and humanity, the development of relations and cooperation established by Mongolia with foreign countries, as well as in economic, social and spiritual development of Mongolia.
The first day of the winter month according to the lunar calendar is on different days every year. The day of pride is the national holiday of Mongolia and is officially declared a non -working day according to the law “On Universal holidays and significant dates.”
Genghis Khan, the Great Mongol Khan, uniting scattered Mongol tribes, the founder of the Mongol Empire – the most vast in the history of mankind.