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105th anniversary of National Liberation Movement to be marked on December 29
PoliticsUlaanbaatar /MONTSAME/ The 105th jubilee of the Victory of National Liberation Movement and the Restoration of Independence of Mongolia is being celebrated on December 29, as a public holiday.
On December 29 of 1911, Mongolians have put an end to the Manchu domination, which lasted for more than two centuries, restored its independence and consecrated the VIII Bogd Khaan as the Theocratic Monarch of Mongolia.
The Day of National Independence has been celebrated since 2011 as a Public Holiday, in accordance with the Law on Public Holidays and Celebrations.
Also, January 1st is a public holiday in Mongolia. In 2017, this day befalls on Sunday. Thus, the public holiday might be moved to Friday of December 30, according to an unofficial source.
