AKIPRESS.COM - On the occasion of the traditional Mongolian celebration of Lunar New Year – Tsagaan sar, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga extended greetings to the citizens of Mongolia, Montsame reported.

"I wish you a happy Mongolian New Year – Tsagaan Sar and extend my greetings on this upcoming Year of the Metal Rat.

There is an old Mongolian saying “Happiness lies in healthy body”.

I am grateful that our Mongolians are adhering to the inevitable decision made by the Government in prevention of the novel coronavirus spread and ensure the security of our precious ones..."

Mongolian Lunar New Year, Tsagaan Sar, is a family festival, which is celebrated on the first day of the lunar new year to put some cheer in the endless winter months and mark the beginning of spring. Tsagaan Sar is the most widely celebrated holiday and it has been celebrated in the traditional way throughout the ages.