Mongolia marked the 864th anniversary of Genghis Khan’s birth and Mongolian Pride Day on the first day of the first winter month.
The national flag was raised for the occasion. The State Nine-Banner White Standard was brought out of the State Palace and carried clockwise around the building.
President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, Speaker of the State Great Khural S. Byambatsogt and Prime Minister N. Uchral paid tribute at the statue of Genghis Khan. A ceremonial parliamentary session was also held to mark the 820th anniversary of the founding of the Great Mongol State.
