Chinggis Khan's Birthday Observed on November 4

The anniversary of the birth of Chinggis Khan will be celebrated on November 4, as a public holiday. Last year the anniversary was celebrated on November 14. Because the holiday is held on the first day of the first winter month according to the lunar calendar, the annual celebration of his controversial birthday changes every year.

To celebrate the holiday an award ceremony for the Chinggis Khaan Order will be held, an award honoring the most outstanding national figures who have contributed greatly to the development of Mongolia. The President of Mongolia will present the honoree...